When in difficulty with no help in sight
Sayyiduna ‘Utbah ibn Gazwan (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has reported from Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) that when one is lost in any lonely place or finds himself in any difficulty without any assistance at hand, then he should call out the following three…
Rectified motives and reformed children
The Honourable Hadith expert of our times, Al-Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (may Allah protect him) often states that the residents of Madinah Munawwarah regularly make the following du’a: اللّٰهُمَّ أَصْلِحِ النِّيَّةَ والذُّرِّيَّةَ Allahumma aslihin…
Du’a for driving in slippery conditions
Suggested du'a for driving in slippery conditions 'Allamah Sakhawi (rahimahullah) has quoted a Scholar from the past to have suggested the following du'a for protection against ones conveyance skidding/slipping: إنَّ اللهَ يُمْسِكُ السَّماواتِ…
Treasure every sunrise
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah Ibn Mas’ud (radiyallahu’anhu) would recite the following du'a at sunrise. Lets ponder over its meaning, take heed and practice. اَلْحَمْدُ ِلِله الَّذِى اَقَالَنَا يَوْمَنَا هَذَا وَلَم يُهْلِكْنَا بِذُنُوْبِنَا Allahumdulillahil ladhi…
Ramadan Recitals
The month of Ramadan, in addition to being known as the 'month of the Quran' is also the 'month of du'a' There are several du'as that pertain to this month. Hereunder are a few of them: Du'a at the beginning of Ramadan Sayyiduna ‘Ubaadah ibn Samit…
Xenophobia-Protection Du’as
In times of difficulty as well as ease, we are dependent on Allah Ta’ala. When in prosperity, our Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) turned in appreciation to Allah, and when difficulty arose, he (sallallahu’alayhi wasalam) always turned only to Allah. In…
7 Steps to Becoming Debt-Free
Many people, at some point in their lives end up in financial debt. Nobody likes it, but it just happens. Taking loans is perfectly permissible in Islam, as long as it doesn’t entail riba (usury) and it isn’t for a purpose that is against Islam. Hereunder are…
Du’a when Ramadan arrives
Sayyiduna ‘Ubadah ibn Samit (radiyallahu'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu'alayhi wasallam) use to teach the Sahabah (radiyallahu'anhum) the following du’a when the blessed month of Ramadan would arrive: اَللّٰهُمَّ سَلّمْنِيْ لِرَمَضانَ وَسَلّمْ…
Cure for Depression
Sayyiduna Anas bin Maalik (radiyallahu'anhu) reports that it was the noble practice of our beloved Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘Alaihi wasallam) after every Fardh Salah to place his right hand on his forehead (and in some narrations: on his head) and recite the…