The Infiradi Koshish of a Saint in his tomb
My Dear Islamic Brothers! Alhamdu-Lillah(Azzawajal) the Saints of Islam are kept in high esteem within the environment of Dawat-e-Islami, to tell you the truth, by the grace of Allah(Azzawajal) Dawat e Isalmi is alive due to the Blessings of Auliya. Here is a faith enlightening report of the Infiradi Koshish for a Madani Qafila done by a Wali of Allah(Rehmatullahi Ta'ala Alai) who rests in his blessed grave by an Islamic brother which I am writing in my own words; Alhamdu-Lillah(Azzawajal) a Madani Qafila of Aashiqaan-e-Rasool travelled from chaqwal (Punjab, Pakistan) to Muzaffarabad and surrounding villages to convey the message of the sunnah, they stopped at a place called 'Anwaar Shareef'. Four Islamic brothers who lived in this area decided to travel for three days in the Madani Qafila along with the Aashiqaan-e-Rasool. Amongst these four was someone from the descendants of a saint(Rehmatullahi Ta'ala Alai) who was buried in 'Anwaar Shareef'. Whilst pursuing its journey of inviting towards good, the Madani Qafila reached a place called 'Garee Dopattah'. When the three days of the 'Anwaar Shareef' brothers ended, the descendant of that blessed Saint(Rehmatullahi Ta'ala Alai) said, 'I will not return, because last night I saw my 'Hazrat' in a dream, he was saying, 'Son! Do not return home, travel further with the Madani Qafila''. This story of the Infiradi Koshish of that great Saint(Rehmatullahi Ta'ala Alai) sent a wave of joy through the Madani Qafila, everyone felt a boost of confidence and the four Islamic brothers that had come from Anwaar Shareef decided to travel further with the Madani Qafila.
A disabled mother is cured!
This is a summary of a statement given by an Islamic brother in Bab-ul-Madina Karachi; 'My mother was seriously ill, her illness was so bad that she could not even lift herself off the bed, the doctors had declared her incurable. I had heard that by travelling with Aashiqaan-e-Rasool in the Madani Qafilay of Dawat-e-Islami a persons Dua is accepted and people are granted relief from illnessess. This made me decide to undertake such a journey as well, so I made my way to the 'Madani Tarbiyyat gah' in the luminous international Madani Markaz of Dawat-e-Islami and expressed the desire to travel for three days in a Madani Qafila, the Islamic brothers there were very friendly and made arrangements instantly. In the company of Aashiqaan-e-Rasool I travelled to a village near Sehra-e-Madina (Bab-ul-Madina Sindh), during the journey I told the participants of the Qafila about my mother and asked them to pray for her, they prayed for her, which encouraged me a great deal. The Ameer of that Qafila very politely encouraged me to travel for another 30 days, and I agreed. I prayed wholeheartedly for my mother's health. On the third day of this three day Madani Qafila I saw an unusual dream, I dreamt of a pious man whose face was shining very brightly, he said to me, 'do not worry about your mother In'shaa-Allah(Azzawajal) she will soon get better'. After completing my three days I returned to my house, I knocked on the door, when the door opened I was shocked to see that the same mother who could not even get herself off the bed had walked to the door and opened it, out of extreme joy I kissed my mother's feet and told her about my dream. Thereafter I sought her permission to travel again with the Aashiqaan-e-Rasool in a Madani Qafila for 30 days, and I did.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Excellence of Salaat
Q 1: What is Salaat (prayer)?
A. Worship of Allah by the Muslims in a specified way (five times a day) is called ''Salaat" (prayer). This method of prayer has been taught to the Muslims by Allah Almighty, His Messenger, Holy Qur-aan and Sunnah.
Q 2: On whom is prayer obligatory?
A. It is ''Fard'' (obligatory) upon every sane and mature Muslim male and female. The denier of its obligatory nature is infidel.
Q 3: Is prayer obligatory on children?
A. It is not obligatory upon minors. However at the age of seven they should be taught how to offer prayer and when they are grown-up of 10, influence even force them if they do not offer.
Q 4: Please explain some excellences of prayer?
A. The Beloved Prophet of Allah (Hadrat Muhammad Mustafa, may Allah's choicest blessings & peace be upon him) has said: when a Muslim stands up to offer prayer his sins fall down as leaves of a tree wither down during autumn. In another tradition it is reported that when a Muslim stands up to offer prayer, the gates of Paradise are opened up for him. Prayer is key to heavens. Prayer is the pillar of Islaam, whoever offers/establishes it, strengthens Islaam if abandons it he demolishes the fortress of Islaam.
The Holy Qur-aan says: surely prayer keeps one away from shameful and forbidden acts. In sum the believer who is steadfast in offering/establishing prayer is dear to Allah and His Messenger and his livelihood, life and "Eimaan'' are blessed by the grace of prayer.
Q 5: What about that believer who does not offer prayer?
A. The Holy Prophet said that the name of Muslim who deliberately abandons prayer is written on the gate of Hell. Allah and His Prophet are fed up with him. The believer who is not steadfast in prayer will be raised with Pharaoh on the Doomsday.
Q 6: Which punishment should be meted out to the believer who does not offer prayer?
A. Excommunicate him. He may improve himself by the fear of excommunication and become steadfast in offering prayer.
Q 7: What is the maturity age?
A. The boys and girls who have attained the age of 15 are considered mature in Islaam. Prayer and fasts become obligatory upon them and all islamic rules and regulations apply to them
A. Worship of Allah by the Muslims in a specified way (five times a day) is called ''Salaat" (prayer). This method of prayer has been taught to the Muslims by Allah Almighty, His Messenger, Holy Qur-aan and Sunnah.
Q 2: On whom is prayer obligatory?
A. It is ''Fard'' (obligatory) upon every sane and mature Muslim male and female. The denier of its obligatory nature is infidel.
Q 3: Is prayer obligatory on children?
A. It is not obligatory upon minors. However at the age of seven they should be taught how to offer prayer and when they are grown-up of 10, influence even force them if they do not offer.
Q 4: Please explain some excellences of prayer?
A. The Beloved Prophet of Allah (Hadrat Muhammad Mustafa, may Allah's choicest blessings & peace be upon him) has said: when a Muslim stands up to offer prayer his sins fall down as leaves of a tree wither down during autumn. In another tradition it is reported that when a Muslim stands up to offer prayer, the gates of Paradise are opened up for him. Prayer is key to heavens. Prayer is the pillar of Islaam, whoever offers/establishes it, strengthens Islaam if abandons it he demolishes the fortress of Islaam.
The Holy Qur-aan says: surely prayer keeps one away from shameful and forbidden acts. In sum the believer who is steadfast in offering/establishing prayer is dear to Allah and His Messenger and his livelihood, life and "Eimaan'' are blessed by the grace of prayer.
Q 5: What about that believer who does not offer prayer?
A. The Holy Prophet said that the name of Muslim who deliberately abandons prayer is written on the gate of Hell. Allah and His Prophet are fed up with him. The believer who is not steadfast in prayer will be raised with Pharaoh on the Doomsday.
Q 6: Which punishment should be meted out to the believer who does not offer prayer?
A. Excommunicate him. He may improve himself by the fear of excommunication and become steadfast in offering prayer.
Q 7: What is the maturity age?
A. The boys and girls who have attained the age of 15 are considered mature in Islaam. Prayer and fasts become obligatory upon them and all islamic rules and regulations apply to them
Timings of Salaat
Q 1: How many prayers are offered in a day (during 24 hours)?
A. Prayer is obligatory five times a day (day night: 24 hours).
Q 2: What are the names of prayers?
A. l. Salaat-ul-Fajr (early morning prayer)
2. Salaat-ul-Zuhr. (afternoon prayer)
3. Salaat-ul-Asr (late afternoon prayer)
4. Salaat-ul-Maghrib (evening prayer)
5. Salaat-ul-'Ishaa (night prayer).
Q 3: What is the appointed time of each prayer
A. The appointed time of Fajr begins at dawn and ends at sun-rise, Zuhr time begins when the sun has passed meridian and last till the shadow of everything doubles expexting the real shadow, Asr time begins at where Zuhr time ends and last till (before) sun-set, Maghrib time begins after the sun has set and lasts till the disappearance of evening twilight (Maghrib times lasts for at most 1.5 hours after Maghrib’s Azaan) and ‘Ishaa time begins after the evening twilight has vanished and last till (before) the dawn of Fajr.
A. Prayer is obligatory five times a day (day night: 24 hours).
Q 2: What are the names of prayers?
A. l. Salaat-ul-Fajr (early morning prayer)
2. Salaat-ul-Zuhr. (afternoon prayer)
3. Salaat-ul-Asr (late afternoon prayer)
4. Salaat-ul-Maghrib (evening prayer)
5. Salaat-ul-'Ishaa (night prayer).
Q 3: What is the appointed time of each prayer
A. The appointed time of Fajr begins at dawn and ends at sun-rise, Zuhr time begins when the sun has passed meridian and last till the shadow of everything doubles expexting the real shadow, Asr time begins at where Zuhr time ends and last till (before) sun-set, Maghrib time begins after the sun has set and lasts till the disappearance of evening twilight (Maghrib times lasts for at most 1.5 hours after Maghrib’s Azaan) and ‘Ishaa time begins after the evening twilight has vanished and last till (before) the dawn of Fajr.
Azaan (Call to Prayer)
Q 1: What is Azaan?
A. A particular proclamation to call Muslims to mosque for offering prayer is called Azaan.
Q 2: Are there some specified words of Azaan?
A. Yes, there are specified words of Azaan i.e.
Transliteration:-
Al-Laahu Akbar. Al-Laahu Akbar.
Al-Laahu Akbar. Al-Laahu Akbar.
Ash-hadu Allaaa Ilaaha Illal Laah.
Ash-hadu Allaaa Ilaaha Illal Laah.
Ash-hadu Anna Muhammadar Rasoolul Laah.
Ash-hadu Anna Muhammadar Rasoolul Laah.
Haiey-ya ‘Alas-Salaah
Haiey-ya ‘Alas-Salaah
Haiey-ya ‘Alal Falaah
Haiey-ya ‘Alal Falaah
Al-Laahu Akbar. Al-Laahu Akbar.
Laa Ilaaha Illal Laah.
Translation:-
Allah is the Most Great. Allah is the Most Great.
Allah is the Most Great. Allah is the Most Great.
I bear witness that there is no god save Allah.
I bear witness that there is no god save Allah.
I bear witness that (Hazrat) Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
I bear witness that (Hazrat) Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
Come to offer prayer.
Come to offer prayer.
Come to gain salvation.
Come to gain salvation.
Allah is the Most Great. Allah is the Most Great.
There is none worthy of worship excepting Allah.
Q 3: Are the same words repeated in every Azaan?
A. Yes, in every Azaan the same words are proclaimed except for Fajr Azaan in which these words "Assalaatu Khaierum Minan Naum'' (prayer is better than sleep) are uttered twice after "Haie-ya 'Alal Falaa".
Q 4: How should one make Azaan?
A. Believer who intends to make Azaan (call to prayer) should stand in the state of ablution, on a high or elevated place outside the precinct of mosque facing the Qibla with his index fingers in his ears and loudly utter the words of Azaan at ease. While saying "Haie-ya 'Alas-salaah'' turn his face towards the right side and while savings "Haie-ya 'Alal-Falaa" turn the face towards the left.
Q 5: What is he called who proclaims Azaan?
A. He who makes Azaan is called Mu'azzin.
Q 6: What should one do on hearing Azaan?
A. Hearing Azaan, one should abandon every work even recitation of the Holy Qur-aan, if reciting at the moment. He should listen to it attentively and respond to. Remaining busy in talks ignoring Azaan may cause one to meet bad end (death).
Q 7: What should one say in response to Azaan?
A. Believer should repeat the words of Mu'azzin but in response to "Haie-ya 'Alas-salaah'' and "Haie-ya 'Alal-Falaa'' he should say "Laa Haula wa-Laa Quwwata Illaa Billaah'' (there is no might and power but in Allah who helps (us) avoid sins and do good).
Q 8: What should a believer do on hearing the blessed name of Hadrat Muhammad Mustafa (may Allah's choicest blessings & peace be upon him) in Azaan?
A. Believer must invoke Allah's blessings (recite Durood Sharif) on him when Mu'azzin utters "Ashhadu Anna Muhammadar Rasoolul Laah'' and better to say "Qurratu 'Aienee Beka Yaa Rasoolal Laah. Alla-humma Matte'nee Bissam'i wal-Basar" (O' the Messenger of Allah! you are the delight of my eyes. O' Allah! bless my hearing and sight faculties) while kissing his thumbs and then touching them with his eyes.
Q 9: What should be recited on hearing "As-salaatu Khaierum Minan Naum'' (prayer is better than sleep)?
A. Say "Sadaqta wa-Bararta wa-Bil-haqi Nataqt'' (You have spoken the truth and done a good deed).
Q 10: Which Du'aa (supplication) is made after Azaan?
A. Recite Durood Sharif (invoke Allah's blessings on the Holy Prophet) followed by this Du'aa:
Allaa-humma Rabba Haazihid Da’watit-Taaammati was-Salaatil Qaa-imati Aati Saiey-yidinaa Muhammada nil-Waseelata wal-Fadeelata wad-Darajatar Rafee’ata wab-As-hu Maqaamam Mahmoodda nil-Lazee wa ‘Attahu waj’alnaa Fee Shafaa’atehee Yaumal Qi-yaamah. Innaka Laa Tukhliful-Mee’aad.
“O’ Allah! The Sovereign Lord of the ever-establishing prayer and of this perfect call, grant our leader Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) “Al-Waseelah” (the loftiest position of intercession) and “Al-Fadeela” (the singular excellence), and the highest rank and elevate him to “Maqaam-e-Mahmood” (an exclusively praise-worthy primacy reserved only for the Holy Prophet) and bless us with his intercession on the Doomsday. Undoubtedly, You do not do any thing against Your promise.”
A. A particular proclamation to call Muslims to mosque for offering prayer is called Azaan.
Q 2: Are there some specified words of Azaan?
A. Yes, there are specified words of Azaan i.e.
Transliteration:-
Al-Laahu Akbar. Al-Laahu Akbar.
Al-Laahu Akbar. Al-Laahu Akbar.
Ash-hadu Allaaa Ilaaha Illal Laah.
Ash-hadu Allaaa Ilaaha Illal Laah.
Ash-hadu Anna Muhammadar Rasoolul Laah.
Ash-hadu Anna Muhammadar Rasoolul Laah.
Haiey-ya ‘Alas-Salaah
Haiey-ya ‘Alas-Salaah
Haiey-ya ‘Alal Falaah
Haiey-ya ‘Alal Falaah
Al-Laahu Akbar. Al-Laahu Akbar.
Laa Ilaaha Illal Laah.
Translation:-
Allah is the Most Great. Allah is the Most Great.
Allah is the Most Great. Allah is the Most Great.
I bear witness that there is no god save Allah.
I bear witness that there is no god save Allah.
I bear witness that (Hazrat) Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
I bear witness that (Hazrat) Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.
Come to offer prayer.
Come to offer prayer.
Come to gain salvation.
Come to gain salvation.
Allah is the Most Great. Allah is the Most Great.
There is none worthy of worship excepting Allah.
Q 3: Are the same words repeated in every Azaan?
A. Yes, in every Azaan the same words are proclaimed except for Fajr Azaan in which these words "Assalaatu Khaierum Minan Naum'' (prayer is better than sleep) are uttered twice after "Haie-ya 'Alal Falaa".
Q 4: How should one make Azaan?
A. Believer who intends to make Azaan (call to prayer) should stand in the state of ablution, on a high or elevated place outside the precinct of mosque facing the Qibla with his index fingers in his ears and loudly utter the words of Azaan at ease. While saying "Haie-ya 'Alas-salaah'' turn his face towards the right side and while savings "Haie-ya 'Alal-Falaa" turn the face towards the left.
Q 5: What is he called who proclaims Azaan?
A. He who makes Azaan is called Mu'azzin.
Q 6: What should one do on hearing Azaan?
A. Hearing Azaan, one should abandon every work even recitation of the Holy Qur-aan, if reciting at the moment. He should listen to it attentively and respond to. Remaining busy in talks ignoring Azaan may cause one to meet bad end (death).
Q 7: What should one say in response to Azaan?
A. Believer should repeat the words of Mu'azzin but in response to "Haie-ya 'Alas-salaah'' and "Haie-ya 'Alal-Falaa'' he should say "Laa Haula wa-Laa Quwwata Illaa Billaah'' (there is no might and power but in Allah who helps (us) avoid sins and do good).
Q 8: What should a believer do on hearing the blessed name of Hadrat Muhammad Mustafa (may Allah's choicest blessings & peace be upon him) in Azaan?
A. Believer must invoke Allah's blessings (recite Durood Sharif) on him when Mu'azzin utters "Ashhadu Anna Muhammadar Rasoolul Laah'' and better to say "Qurratu 'Aienee Beka Yaa Rasoolal Laah. Alla-humma Matte'nee Bissam'i wal-Basar" (O' the Messenger of Allah! you are the delight of my eyes. O' Allah! bless my hearing and sight faculties) while kissing his thumbs and then touching them with his eyes.
Q 9: What should be recited on hearing "As-salaatu Khaierum Minan Naum'' (prayer is better than sleep)?
A. Say "Sadaqta wa-Bararta wa-Bil-haqi Nataqt'' (You have spoken the truth and done a good deed).
Q 10: Which Du'aa (supplication) is made after Azaan?
A. Recite Durood Sharif (invoke Allah's blessings on the Holy Prophet) followed by this Du'aa:
Allaa-humma Rabba Haazihid Da’watit-Taaammati was-Salaatil Qaa-imati Aati Saiey-yidinaa Muhammada nil-Waseelata wal-Fadeelata wad-Darajatar Rafee’ata wab-As-hu Maqaamam Mahmoodda nil-Lazee wa ‘Attahu waj’alnaa Fee Shafaa’atehee Yaumal Qi-yaamah. Innaka Laa Tukhliful-Mee’aad.
“O’ Allah! The Sovereign Lord of the ever-establishing prayer and of this perfect call, grant our leader Hazrat Muhammad (peace be upon him) “Al-Waseelah” (the loftiest position of intercession) and “Al-Fadeela” (the singular excellence), and the highest rank and elevate him to “Maqaam-e-Mahmood” (an exclusively praise-worthy primacy reserved only for the Holy Prophet) and bless us with his intercession on the Doomsday. Undoubtedly, You do not do any thing against Your promise.”
Benefits of Patience!
*Patience keeps you from getting bored during serious activities that require continuous energy and time.
*Patience keeps you from rushing on tasks that require much time.
*Patience controls you during times of anger and prevents you from committing wrong verbal or physical acts.
*Patience controls you during conditions of fear and prevents you from committing wrong verbal or physical acts.
*Patience controls you from greediness and prevents you from committing wrong verbal or physical acts.
*Patience controls you from following your own desires.
*Patience prepares you to withstand physical or psychological hardship when it is required.
*Practicing patience is proof of the completion of faith and it is a good practice of Islam.
*Practicing patience gives you guidance in your heart.
*Practicing patience will lead you to being loved by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala and the people.
*Practicing patience is required in positions of power and authority.
*Practicing patience will make a person enter Paradise and it will save him from the hellfire.
*Practicing patience will always keep you under the protection and care of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala
*Practicing patience will protect you from the fear on the Day of Judgment.
*Practicing patience will lead you to die as a good Muslim.
Finally, Practicing patience will give you the blessings and mercy of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala
*Patience keeps you from rushing on tasks that require much time.
*Patience controls you during times of anger and prevents you from committing wrong verbal or physical acts.
*Patience controls you during conditions of fear and prevents you from committing wrong verbal or physical acts.
*Patience controls you from greediness and prevents you from committing wrong verbal or physical acts.
*Patience controls you from following your own desires.
*Patience prepares you to withstand physical or psychological hardship when it is required.
*Practicing patience is proof of the completion of faith and it is a good practice of Islam.
*Practicing patience gives you guidance in your heart.
*Practicing patience will lead you to being loved by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala and the people.
*Practicing patience is required in positions of power and authority.
*Practicing patience will make a person enter Paradise and it will save him from the hellfire.
*Practicing patience will always keep you under the protection and care of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala
*Practicing patience will protect you from the fear on the Day of Judgment.
*Practicing patience will lead you to die as a good Muslim.
Finally, Practicing patience will give you the blessings and mercy of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala
Friday, May 7, 2010
You never travel alone
YOU NEVER TRAVEL ALONE
You come to the end of an important stage of your journey,
No doubt, it has had its ups and downs, twists, and turns,
No doubt, you have experienced many emotions – joy and sorrow, success, failure, boredom and surprise.
No doubt, your learning has taken place both inside and outside of home,
No doubt, you’ve made mistakes not just on paper but in your relationships with others,
No doubt there’s been pain but no doubt there’s been healing too,
No doubt, you’ve made deep friendships,
No doubt, you’ve learnt as much from others for the persons they are, as you have from the content of their actions.
You reach a crossroads – which way from here?
Perhaps the road ahead seems clear, perhaps uncertain, perhaps few seem to have travelled it before.
Whatever your new road ahead maybe, stop and reflect for a moment and know this:
YOU NEVER TRAVEL ALONE
The Almighty walks with you each day, each moment,
He travels at your side and though you may not recognise Him always,
He is there,
He walks ahead to make sure your path is safe,
He walks by to give you company.
He walks behind, should you trip and fall, so that He may pick you up,
He is your food and drink, He is your bridge, He is your friend.
May you continue to journey with Him realising He is there – in the valleys and on the mountain tops.
Accept that in His eyes you are unique, a one – off created with love,
Accept that others are glad their path has crossed for a short time with yours,
Accept that you will be missed when you are not around,
Always accept your new journey ahead, because you never travel alone.
You come to the end of an important stage of your journey,
No doubt, it has had its ups and downs, twists, and turns,
No doubt, you have experienced many emotions – joy and sorrow, success, failure, boredom and surprise.
No doubt, your learning has taken place both inside and outside of home,
No doubt, you’ve made mistakes not just on paper but in your relationships with others,
No doubt there’s been pain but no doubt there’s been healing too,
No doubt, you’ve made deep friendships,
No doubt, you’ve learnt as much from others for the persons they are, as you have from the content of their actions.
You reach a crossroads – which way from here?
Perhaps the road ahead seems clear, perhaps uncertain, perhaps few seem to have travelled it before.
Whatever your new road ahead maybe, stop and reflect for a moment and know this:
YOU NEVER TRAVEL ALONE
The Almighty walks with you each day, each moment,
He travels at your side and though you may not recognise Him always,
He is there,
He walks ahead to make sure your path is safe,
He walks by to give you company.
He walks behind, should you trip and fall, so that He may pick you up,
He is your food and drink, He is your bridge, He is your friend.
May you continue to journey with Him realising He is there – in the valleys and on the mountain tops.
Accept that in His eyes you are unique, a one – off created with love,
Accept that others are glad their path has crossed for a short time with yours,
Accept that you will be missed when you are not around,
Always accept your new journey ahead, because you never travel alone.
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