Ya Arhamar Rahimin
Among the names with which Allah Ta’ala is called in du’a is: Arhamur Rahimin, the Most Merciful of all who show mercy. The Ambiya (‘alayhimus salam) called to…
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Requirements for Our Du’as to Be Accepted
Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) says: Two fundamental requirements for our du’as to be accepted: a) Halal earnings. b) Sincere pleading. Reflection Shaykh (hafizahullah) mentioned the above when discussing…
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Shaykh ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) once explained: Knowledge is of three types: (1) Beneficial knowledge (2) Harmful knowledge (3) Knowledge that neither benefits nor harms. Among the [masnun] morning supplications…
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The Du’a of Distress
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (radiyallahu anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) used to recite the following du’a at the time of distress: «لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ الْعَظِيمُ…
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Shawwal in the Sirah
The Journey to Taif 10 years after Nubuwwah, after a year filled with deep pain in Makkah Mukarramah, Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) set out in the month…
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Jumadal Akhirah in the Sirah
The Demise of Sayyiduna Abu Salamah (radiyallahu ‘anhu) Sayyiduna Abu Salamah ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abdil-Asad al-Makhzumi (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was a senior and early Sahabi of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa…
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A Beautiful Recital to Commence One’s Du’a With
Sayyiduna Salamah ibnul Akwa’ (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) would commence every du’a with the following words: سُبْحانَ رَبِّيَ الْعَلِيِّ الْأَعْلى الْوَهَّاب Subhana Rabbiyal…
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8 Reasons for Our Du’as Being Rejected
Many of us spend considerable time making du’a, pouring our hearts out to Allah with hope and sincerity. Yet, despite our earnest supplications, we sometimes feel that our…
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Don’t Lose Hope in Allah’s Forgiveness
As human beings we a prone to sin. However, the best sinner is the one who seeks repentance from Allah Ta’ala. Listen to a talk I delivered on…
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A Beautiful Du’a of the Turks
The following is a beautiful du’a often recited in Turkiye. Although these exact words are not found in one single Hadith, it is indeed derived from a variety…
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7 Deeds for Ramadan
With the mercy of Allah, the month of Ramadan is upon us once again. This great month is considered the “peak season” for a believer. The abundant mercy,…
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A Du’a to Save One’s Self from Vice
The following is an amazing incident from the life of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasalam) in which he successfully deters a young man from zina, and also teaches us…
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7 Du’as for Knowledge
Knowledge is something one needs throughout one’s life. Hereunder are seven suggested du’as for beneficial and increase in knowledge, which are to be recited daily. ١- رب زدني علمًا…
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Reformation Before Alleviation
The current sad state of the Ummah of Nabiy Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) is indeed unprecedented in recent history. The Ummah is challenged on all fronts; from widespread…
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How to Receive the Du’as of the Angels
This article is from the many ones that were inspired by my Beloved Father (rahimahullah). He commenced the discussion on this particular one whilst I was at his…
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How to Acquire the Habit of Practice
An extremely beneficial method of inculcating the habit of practicing upon knowledge is to accompany people who do so themselves. One advantage of formerly acquiring knowledge from a…
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Du’a, the Weapon of a Believer
This is a detailed lecture delivered by my beloved father, Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Haroon Abasoomar (rahimahullah) on the topic of du’a. Part 1 Part 2
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An Interesting Incident on Bukhariy Recitals
The following is extracted from a book written by Hazrat Moulana Yusuf Motala saheb (hafizahullah) of UK. entitled: Hazrat Shaykhul Hadith and I, pg. 30. Hazrat Shaykh, [Moulana…
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Our Dependence on Allah Ta’ala and the Need for Du’a
Allah Ta’ala says: يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ أَنتُمُ الْفُقَرَاءُ إِلَى اللَّهِ O People you are needy/dependent upon Allah Ta’ala. (Suratul Fatir, verse: 15) The entire creation is actually dependent…
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Du’a for a New Year
At the approach of a New Year or month, the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would recite the following du’a. Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn Hisham (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that the Sahabah (radiyallahu…
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Du’a When Welcoming a Haji
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu’anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said the following to a returning Haji: قَبِلَ اللهُ حَجَّك ، وَغَفَرَ ذَنْبَكَ، وَأَخْلَفَ نَفَقَتَكَ Qabilallahu hajjak, wa…
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