WHAT IS ISTIKHAARAH? Istikhaarah is to seek guidance from Allah when one is faced with a problem to which no solution is apparent. Whenever a person is faced with a difficult problem, or becomes hesitant in making a decision and his knowledge of the matter is insufficient to guide him then after seeking advice from trusted friends he should turn to Allah and beseech His grace. He should willingly and with an open heart and mind supplicate for … [Read more...]
Du’aas for all Occasions
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DU'AAS FOR ALL OCCASIONS When Beginning any Work: Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem In the name of Allah, Most Kind, Most Merciful Before Going to Sleep: Allaahumma bi-Ismika Amuwtu Wa Ahyaa O Allah, With Your name do I live and Die On Awakening: Alhamdu lillaahil lladhiy Ahyaanaa Ba-`ada maa Amaatanaa Wa Ilayhin Nushuwr Praise be to Allah who gave us life after giving us death and to … [Read more...]
Supplication is a Cure
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Supplication is from the most beneficial types of healing, it is the enemy of illness and affliction - repressing it and treating it, preventing its occurrence, removing it or at least alleviating it. It is the weapon of the believer as is reported by al-Haakim in his 'Mustadrak' from the hadeeth of Alee bin Abee Taalib (RA) from the … [Read more...]
At Home with Du’aa
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Q: What du'aa should one say when he wakes up from sleep? Answer: "Al-hamdu lillahe allathee ahyaana ba'da maa amaatanaa wa ilayhin-nushoor" (Related by Bukhari and Muslim). It means: All praise is due to Allah Who gave us life after having taken it from us and unto Him is the resurrection. Q: When entering the bathroom to answer the call of nature … [Read more...]
Du’aa – the marrow of Worship
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When it is definite and beyond dispute that whatever happens in the world happens by the will of Allah and that every thing that exists lies absolutely in His power and control. It is manifestly natural for us to supplicate to Him in our needs, big as well as small. Followers of all religions beseech Allah and address their petitions to … [Read more...]
The Reality of Istikhaara
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PREFACE All praises are due to Allah, the Creator, Nourisher and Sustainer of both the worlds. Through Allah's infinite mercy on mankind. He selected Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) as a mentor and filled his heart with love and affection towards His creation. May Allah's choicest blessings and salutations be showered on His beloved Rasul … [Read more...]
