The document is a summary of a book by Ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbalī explaining a hadith about three ways to obtain forgiveness from Allah. The three ways are: 1) Hopeful supplication, by calling upon Allah with certainty that He will answer. 2) Asking Allah directly for forgiveness. 3) Maintaining Tawhid (absolute monotheism) by worshipping Allah alone. The summary focuses on the first way, supplication, explaining its importance and conditions for being answered, such as having certain hope and persisting even if the response is delayed.
The document provides guidance on acts of worship that are recommended for a dying person and those around them. It states that those present should encourage the dying person to repeat the Shahadah until they pass away, confirming Allah's oneness. It also encourages Muslims to be present for non-Muslims who are dying to introduce them to Islam, though any acceptance of Islam at that point must be out of sincere belief and certainty, and before the actual moment of death. The Prophet tried to get his uncle Abu Talib to proclaim Allah's oneness on his deathbed, showing the importance of dying with faith.
This document provides a summary and analysis of Surah Al-Ikhlas (The Purity) from Tafsir Ibn Kathir. It begins by giving context for the revelation of the surah, in response to idolaters asking about Allah's lineage. It then examines each verse in depth, explaining meanings and providing hadiths about the virtues of reciting this surah. Key points discussed include that Allah is One without peer or equal, is perfect and independent, and does not beget or have offspring. The surah rebuts beliefs that others could be comparable to or sons of Allah.
This document is an introduction to a book containing Hadiths about great rewards for simple actions. It discusses Hadiths where the Prophet Muhammad rewards people greatly for minimal good deeds like reciting certain prayers 10 times. It aims to motivate people to perform more good deeds by highlighting their huge benefits and rewards. The introduction explains the selection methodology and encourages readers to reflect on how to guide themselves to these easy righteous acts.
Book 91 accepting information given by a truthful personFAHIM AKTHAR ULLAL
This document summarizes several hadiths from Sahih al-Bukhari regarding accepting information from truthful people. It discusses:
1) The Prophet instructing some young men to return to their families and teach them religion and order them to do good.
2) The Prophet stating that Bilal's call to prayer should not stop people from eating their pre-dawn meal.
3) The Prophet judging a case regarding adultery and punishment according to the Quran.
This document provides a 3-page introduction and summary of a collection of morning and evening supplications written by Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen.
[1] It describes the origin and compilation of the supplications, including verification of authenticity and addition of references.
[2] It provides a brief biography of Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen, noting his scholarly achievements and pious character.
[3] It lists 11 other works containing Islamic supplications for further research on the topic.
This document discusses the spiritual significance and blessings of the Night of Mid-Sha'ban according to Islamic hadiths and teachings. It provides 3 key points:
1) According to hadiths, on this night God descends to forgive people in abundance, answer supplications, and determine provisions and deaths for the coming year.
2) The Prophet Muhammad would spend this night in prayer and fast during the day, encouraging others to do the same due to the immense spiritual benefits.
3) Reciting certain supplications, especially after reciting Surah Yasin, is recommended on this night to seek forgiveness and blessings from God.
This document provides guidance on how to maximize the benefits of Ramadan in 3 ways: 1) Preparing before Ramadan through mental/physical preparation. 2) Making the most of Ramadan by focusing on obligatory and recommended acts like fasting, prayer, Quran, and avoiding prohibited things. 3) Continuing good deeds after Ramadan, like increasing voluntary prayers and good character. It emphasizes establishing Taraweeh prayers, seeking Laylat al-Qadr, being generous, and striving particularly in the last 10 nights.
This document provides a summary of 40 short duas from the Quran that begin with "Rabbana" (O our Lord). It was compiled by Muhammad Nabeel Musharaf from the Islamic Circle of Australia & New Zealand. The duas are intended to be easy to memorize and help strengthen one's connection to the Quran. Each dua is presented along with its reference number in the Quran and a short explanatory note. The document encourages memorizing these often-repeated supplications.
The document provides guidance on acts of worship that are recommended for a dying person and those around them. It states that those present should encourage the dying person to repeat the Shahadah until they pass away, confirming Allah's oneness. It also encourages Muslims to be present for non-Muslims who are dying to introduce them to Islam, though any acceptance of Islam at that point must be out of sincere belief and certainty, and before the actual moment of death. The Prophet tried to get his uncle Abu Talib to proclaim Allah's oneness on his deathbed, showing the importance of dying with faith.
This document provides a summary and analysis of Surah Al-Ikhlas (The Purity) from Tafsir Ibn Kathir. It begins by giving context for the revelation of the surah, in response to idolaters asking about Allah's lineage. It then examines each verse in depth, explaining meanings and providing hadiths about the virtues of reciting this surah. Key points discussed include that Allah is One without peer or equal, is perfect and independent, and does not beget or have offspring. The surah rebuts beliefs that others could be comparable to or sons of Allah.
This document is an introduction to a book containing Hadiths about great rewards for simple actions. It discusses Hadiths where the Prophet Muhammad rewards people greatly for minimal good deeds like reciting certain prayers 10 times. It aims to motivate people to perform more good deeds by highlighting their huge benefits and rewards. The introduction explains the selection methodology and encourages readers to reflect on how to guide themselves to these easy righteous acts.
Book 91 accepting information given by a truthful personFAHIM AKTHAR ULLAL
This document summarizes several hadiths from Sahih al-Bukhari regarding accepting information from truthful people. It discusses:
1) The Prophet instructing some young men to return to their families and teach them religion and order them to do good.
2) The Prophet stating that Bilal's call to prayer should not stop people from eating their pre-dawn meal.
3) The Prophet judging a case regarding adultery and punishment according to the Quran.
This document provides a 3-page introduction and summary of a collection of morning and evening supplications written by Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen.
[1] It describes the origin and compilation of the supplications, including verification of authenticity and addition of references.
[2] It provides a brief biography of Shaykh Ibn Uthaymeen, noting his scholarly achievements and pious character.
[3] It lists 11 other works containing Islamic supplications for further research on the topic.
This document discusses the spiritual significance and blessings of the Night of Mid-Sha'ban according to Islamic hadiths and teachings. It provides 3 key points:
1) According to hadiths, on this night God descends to forgive people in abundance, answer supplications, and determine provisions and deaths for the coming year.
2) The Prophet Muhammad would spend this night in prayer and fast during the day, encouraging others to do the same due to the immense spiritual benefits.
3) Reciting certain supplications, especially after reciting Surah Yasin, is recommended on this night to seek forgiveness and blessings from God.
This document provides guidance on how to maximize the benefits of Ramadan in 3 ways: 1) Preparing before Ramadan through mental/physical preparation. 2) Making the most of Ramadan by focusing on obligatory and recommended acts like fasting, prayer, Quran, and avoiding prohibited things. 3) Continuing good deeds after Ramadan, like increasing voluntary prayers and good character. It emphasizes establishing Taraweeh prayers, seeking Laylat al-Qadr, being generous, and striving particularly in the last 10 nights.
This document provides a summary of 40 short duas from the Quran that begin with "Rabbana" (O our Lord). It was compiled by Muhammad Nabeel Musharaf from the Islamic Circle of Australia & New Zealand. The duas are intended to be easy to memorize and help strengthen one's connection to the Quran. Each dua is presented along with its reference number in the Quran and a short explanatory note. The document encourages memorizing these often-repeated supplications.
This document contains a collection of wise sayings and advice from prominent Muslim scholars throughout history, compiled to benefit and provide guidance to readers. It begins with a dedication and preface by the compiler expressing their hope that the reminders and sayings will help soften readers' hearts and guide them to better themselves. The main body of the document then presents over a dozen brief sayings on topics like gratitude, patience, the impermanence of this life, and striving to please God. The sayings aim to bring comfort and hope to the soul by reminding readers of spiritual truths.
The document discusses different terms related to having fear of Allah (SWT) when reciting or remembering the Quran and Allah. It provides definitions of terms like wajal, khawf, khashyah, and haybah. It also shares stories and sayings of the Prophet (SAW) and Sahaba about how they were moved with fear when reciting certain Quranic verses or passages. The document emphasizes the importance of having one's heart tremble with khawf and khashyah of Allah to truly benefit from reciting the Quran.
1. The document contains 17 short du'as (supplications) from the Quran that begin with invoking Allah by one of His names, Rabb.
2. Each du'a is 1-2 sentences and is accompanied by 1-2 paragraphs providing context and teachings from the du'a.
3. The du'as seek forgiveness for sins, ask for guidance, faith, steadfastness, mercy, victory over disbelievers, and not to be disgraced on the Day of Judgment. Overall the document compiles concise Quranic supplications and accompanying lessons.
The endless nobility of the prophets family (ahl al bayt) by sheikh yusuf ibn...docsforu
This is the definitive book about the Ahl Al-Bayt in the English
language. The Ahl Al-Bayt are the blessed offspring of our beloved
Prophet (may Allah bestow peace and blessings upon him). This
work goes into detail about who they are and what rights they have.
The book is divided into three sections; the first explaining this
from a Quranic perspective, then from Hadith and then going into
detail about the main members of the family starting with Fatimah,
Ali, Al-Hassan and Al-Hussain (may Allah be pleased with them).
There are also sections on how the early community used to respect
the family of the house and short sections on the four righdy guided
caliphs namely: Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali (may Allah be with them)
This text is written by Shaykh Yusuf Al-Nabhani (may Allah show
him mercy) one of the great standard bearers of Sunni Islam in the
last century. If you want to understand who the Ahl Al-Bayt are
then read this book and you will not need anything else.
1. The document discusses Tafsir Ibn Kathir, a classic commentary on the Quran by Imad ud Din Ibn Kathir, and considers it a summary of earlier commentary by al-Tabari.
2. It then summarizes parts of Surah Layl from the Quran, including verses about those who give charity and have taqwa being rewarded with ease, while the greedy who deny reward will face difficulty.
3. Hadith are cited showing Muhammad explaining that people's deeds and fate are predestined, but that deeds still matter as people will find the deeds of their destiny made easy for them.
Sayyidul Istighfar - Excellent form of Seeking ForgivenessMuQeet
Just a few days are left for the blessed month to depart from us. Let us strive harder in the last days to seek forgiveness from Allah. This e-book is very helpful.
Remember me in your du'aas, InshaAllah
Supplication And its Manners Times Conditions MistakesF El Mohdar
This document discusses the Islamic practice of supplication or dua. It provides verses from the Quran and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad that establish supplication as an important form of worship. The document then outlines proper manners for supplication, including humility, sincerity, repetition and mentioning good deeds. Certain times are noted when supplication is more likely to be accepted, such as the last third of the night, between the call to prayer and its start, and one hour on Fridays. The purpose is to guide Muslims on properly performing this act of worship.
After having been fully reviewed, the creed set out in this booklet has been accredited & stamped with the seal of approval by the Fundamentals of the Religion Academy of Al-Azhar Al-Shariff, as being in accordance with the correct creed of Muslims.
- This is by courtesy of AlKauthar Institute & their "Just Go Do It" initiative.
- Just Go Do It is available @ http://www.justgodoit.net/
- This document also available from their website
The document discusses funeral rites in Islam. It outlines several things that should be done with a dying person, including encouraging them to recite the Shahadah affirming there is no god but Allah. It notes hadith where the Prophet Muhammad did this with his companions. It also encourages Muslims to be present for non-Muslims who are dying to introduce them to Islam, though any acceptance of faith must be sincere and with knowledge. The document provides context and evidence from hadith to support its discussion of Islamic funeral rites.
This document discusses the importance of purification in Islam. It is a guide to the different types of purification - wudu, ghusl, and tayammum - required in Islam before acts of worship. The document outlines the steps to properly perform each type of purification and discusses things that invalidate or are forbidden when in a state of impurity. Purification in Islam encompasses both physical and spiritual purity, and is crucial for acts of worship like prayer to be valid.
The document contains sayings and wishes of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Some key points:
1) The Prophet wished to be martyred fighting in the cause of Allah, then brought back to life and martyred again multiple times.
2) The Prophet wished he had known some things earlier so he could have completed his pilgrimage rituals differently.
3) The Prophet wished some acts like using a toothstick were obligatory but did not make them so out of concern for his followers.
Very rewarding nafl salaahs we can pray everyday! part 1zakir2012
This document summarizes 8 rewarding optional prayers that can be prayed everyday during Ramadan:
1. Tahiyyatul Wudu prayer (after ablution), 2. Ishraq prayer (sunrise prayer), 3. Dhuha prayer (breakfast prayer), 4. Four rakat sunnah prayer before Zuhr, 5. Four rakat sunnah prayer before Asr, 6. Awwabeen prayers (6-20 rakats after Maghrib), 7. Tahajjud prayer (night prayer), 8. Salaatul Tasbih prayer. Performing these optional prayers regularly is hoped to gain many spiritual rewards.
Connecting with Allah 24/7, Who is Allah, What is Islam, Following Sunnah, Forms of Nafl Salah, Forms of Nafl Fasting, Optional Sadaqa, Remembering Allah, Dua, Adhkar, Zikr of Allah, Morning and Evening Adhkar
Get Your Belief From The Qur-an And The Authentic Prophet TraditionF El Mohdar
This document provides answers to questions about Islamic beliefs based on evidence from the Quran and hadith. It discusses the following key points in 3 sentences or less:
1. Allah created humans to worship Him alone and associate no partners with Him. Seeking help from other than Allah is considered polytheism (shirk), the greatest sin.
2. Worship (ibadah) includes all that pleases Allah such as prayers, supplications, and good deeds, which should be done according to the Quran and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
3. Having faith in Allah alone, sincerely devoting acts to Him according to his teachings, are conditions for deeds to be accepted. Associ
The document summarizes the significance of the Battle of Badr, which took place on the 17th day of Ramadan in the 2nd year of Hijrah. It was the most decisive battle ever fought, between truth and falsehood, Islam and disbelief. Though the Muslims were outnumbered, through divine help they emerged victorious. The battle buried the pride of the disbelievers and sent a message that truth will always triumph over falsehood. It was a miraculous event that strengthened the Muslims and inspired them for all times.
This write-up is a MUST READ!
If anyone knows the author of this write-up, please let me know.
The article is amazing! SPECTACULAR EVIDENCE OF THE GREATNESS OF ALMIGHTY LORD!
The document discusses Islam and its role in establishing a just world order based on unity, equality, and moral principles. It describes how Islam sees all of mankind as equal and advocates treating others with justice and fairness. The document argues that establishing an Islamic social and political system across the world would help realize this vision of a united global community governed by Islamic ideals of compassion.
If you call people to Islam, you must be ready face challenges which includes psychological onslaught!
A brilliant article on the Psychological Human Behaviour faced by the callers to Islam.
The Prophet Muhammad taught Muslims how to observe Ramadan through fasting during the day and praying at night. He showed great compassion for others and allowed flexibility in fasting for those who were traveling or experiencing hardship. The Prophet also emphasized spiritual acts like seclusion in the mosque to worship God during Ramadan and stressed treating all people, including the less fortunate, with kindness, gentleness and mercy.
This document contains a collection of wise sayings and advice from prominent Muslim scholars throughout history, compiled to benefit and provide guidance to readers. It begins with a dedication and preface by the compiler expressing their hope that the reminders and sayings will help soften readers' hearts and guide them to better themselves. The main body of the document then presents over a dozen brief sayings on topics like gratitude, patience, the impermanence of this life, and striving to please God. The sayings aim to bring comfort and hope to the soul by reminding readers of spiritual truths.
The document discusses different terms related to having fear of Allah (SWT) when reciting or remembering the Quran and Allah. It provides definitions of terms like wajal, khawf, khashyah, and haybah. It also shares stories and sayings of the Prophet (SAW) and Sahaba about how they were moved with fear when reciting certain Quranic verses or passages. The document emphasizes the importance of having one's heart tremble with khawf and khashyah of Allah to truly benefit from reciting the Quran.
1. The document contains 17 short du'as (supplications) from the Quran that begin with invoking Allah by one of His names, Rabb.
2. Each du'a is 1-2 sentences and is accompanied by 1-2 paragraphs providing context and teachings from the du'a.
3. The du'as seek forgiveness for sins, ask for guidance, faith, steadfastness, mercy, victory over disbelievers, and not to be disgraced on the Day of Judgment. Overall the document compiles concise Quranic supplications and accompanying lessons.
The endless nobility of the prophets family (ahl al bayt) by sheikh yusuf ibn...docsforu
This is the definitive book about the Ahl Al-Bayt in the English
language. The Ahl Al-Bayt are the blessed offspring of our beloved
Prophet (may Allah bestow peace and blessings upon him). This
work goes into detail about who they are and what rights they have.
The book is divided into three sections; the first explaining this
from a Quranic perspective, then from Hadith and then going into
detail about the main members of the family starting with Fatimah,
Ali, Al-Hassan and Al-Hussain (may Allah be pleased with them).
There are also sections on how the early community used to respect
the family of the house and short sections on the four righdy guided
caliphs namely: Abu Bakr, Umar, Uthman and Ali (may Allah be with them)
This text is written by Shaykh Yusuf Al-Nabhani (may Allah show
him mercy) one of the great standard bearers of Sunni Islam in the
last century. If you want to understand who the Ahl Al-Bayt are
then read this book and you will not need anything else.
1. The document discusses Tafsir Ibn Kathir, a classic commentary on the Quran by Imad ud Din Ibn Kathir, and considers it a summary of earlier commentary by al-Tabari.
2. It then summarizes parts of Surah Layl from the Quran, including verses about those who give charity and have taqwa being rewarded with ease, while the greedy who deny reward will face difficulty.
3. Hadith are cited showing Muhammad explaining that people's deeds and fate are predestined, but that deeds still matter as people will find the deeds of their destiny made easy for them.
Sayyidul Istighfar - Excellent form of Seeking ForgivenessMuQeet
Just a few days are left for the blessed month to depart from us. Let us strive harder in the last days to seek forgiveness from Allah. This e-book is very helpful.
Remember me in your du'aas, InshaAllah
Supplication And its Manners Times Conditions MistakesF El Mohdar
This document discusses the Islamic practice of supplication or dua. It provides verses from the Quran and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad that establish supplication as an important form of worship. The document then outlines proper manners for supplication, including humility, sincerity, repetition and mentioning good deeds. Certain times are noted when supplication is more likely to be accepted, such as the last third of the night, between the call to prayer and its start, and one hour on Fridays. The purpose is to guide Muslims on properly performing this act of worship.
After having been fully reviewed, the creed set out in this booklet has been accredited & stamped with the seal of approval by the Fundamentals of the Religion Academy of Al-Azhar Al-Shariff, as being in accordance with the correct creed of Muslims.
- This is by courtesy of AlKauthar Institute & their "Just Go Do It" initiative.
- Just Go Do It is available @ http://www.justgodoit.net/
- This document also available from their website
The document discusses funeral rites in Islam. It outlines several things that should be done with a dying person, including encouraging them to recite the Shahadah affirming there is no god but Allah. It notes hadith where the Prophet Muhammad did this with his companions. It also encourages Muslims to be present for non-Muslims who are dying to introduce them to Islam, though any acceptance of faith must be sincere and with knowledge. The document provides context and evidence from hadith to support its discussion of Islamic funeral rites.
This document discusses the importance of purification in Islam. It is a guide to the different types of purification - wudu, ghusl, and tayammum - required in Islam before acts of worship. The document outlines the steps to properly perform each type of purification and discusses things that invalidate or are forbidden when in a state of impurity. Purification in Islam encompasses both physical and spiritual purity, and is crucial for acts of worship like prayer to be valid.
The document contains sayings and wishes of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Some key points:
1) The Prophet wished to be martyred fighting in the cause of Allah, then brought back to life and martyred again multiple times.
2) The Prophet wished he had known some things earlier so he could have completed his pilgrimage rituals differently.
3) The Prophet wished some acts like using a toothstick were obligatory but did not make them so out of concern for his followers.
Very rewarding nafl salaahs we can pray everyday! part 1zakir2012
This document summarizes 8 rewarding optional prayers that can be prayed everyday during Ramadan:
1. Tahiyyatul Wudu prayer (after ablution), 2. Ishraq prayer (sunrise prayer), 3. Dhuha prayer (breakfast prayer), 4. Four rakat sunnah prayer before Zuhr, 5. Four rakat sunnah prayer before Asr, 6. Awwabeen prayers (6-20 rakats after Maghrib), 7. Tahajjud prayer (night prayer), 8. Salaatul Tasbih prayer. Performing these optional prayers regularly is hoped to gain many spiritual rewards.
Connecting with Allah 24/7, Who is Allah, What is Islam, Following Sunnah, Forms of Nafl Salah, Forms of Nafl Fasting, Optional Sadaqa, Remembering Allah, Dua, Adhkar, Zikr of Allah, Morning and Evening Adhkar
Get Your Belief From The Qur-an And The Authentic Prophet TraditionF El Mohdar
This document provides answers to questions about Islamic beliefs based on evidence from the Quran and hadith. It discusses the following key points in 3 sentences or less:
1. Allah created humans to worship Him alone and associate no partners with Him. Seeking help from other than Allah is considered polytheism (shirk), the greatest sin.
2. Worship (ibadah) includes all that pleases Allah such as prayers, supplications, and good deeds, which should be done according to the Quran and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.
3. Having faith in Allah alone, sincerely devoting acts to Him according to his teachings, are conditions for deeds to be accepted. Associ
The document summarizes the significance of the Battle of Badr, which took place on the 17th day of Ramadan in the 2nd year of Hijrah. It was the most decisive battle ever fought, between truth and falsehood, Islam and disbelief. Though the Muslims were outnumbered, through divine help they emerged victorious. The battle buried the pride of the disbelievers and sent a message that truth will always triumph over falsehood. It was a miraculous event that strengthened the Muslims and inspired them for all times.
This write-up is a MUST READ!
If anyone knows the author of this write-up, please let me know.
The article is amazing! SPECTACULAR EVIDENCE OF THE GREATNESS OF ALMIGHTY LORD!
The document discusses Islam and its role in establishing a just world order based on unity, equality, and moral principles. It describes how Islam sees all of mankind as equal and advocates treating others with justice and fairness. The document argues that establishing an Islamic social and political system across the world would help realize this vision of a united global community governed by Islamic ideals of compassion.
If you call people to Islam, you must be ready face challenges which includes psychological onslaught!
A brilliant article on the Psychological Human Behaviour faced by the callers to Islam.
The Prophet Muhammad taught Muslims how to observe Ramadan through fasting during the day and praying at night. He showed great compassion for others and allowed flexibility in fasting for those who were traveling or experiencing hardship. The Prophet also emphasized spiritual acts like seclusion in the mosque to worship God during Ramadan and stressed treating all people, including the less fortunate, with kindness, gentleness and mercy.
The document discusses how performing sajdah, or prostration during prayers and other acts of worship, enhances a Muslim's productivity in numerous ways. Sajdah brings one closer to Allah, relieves one from arrogance, frees one from stress, cultivates gratitude, motivates obedience to Allah's commands, causes distress to Satan, and rejuvenates the body and mind. By throwing oneself down in sajdah, a Muslim lifts their status and becomes more effective and efficient in all aspects of life.
This document provides a detailed summary of the Hajj (pilgrimage) of the Prophet Muhammad. It describes the various rituals and acts of worship he performed, including traveling to Mecca, performing Umrah, praying and making supplications at important sites like Safa and Marwah. It explains rulings he clarified, such as allowing people to exit ihram if they did not have sacrificial animals. The summary highlights lessons to be learned from the Prophet's example regarding proper conduct and worship during Hajj.
1) Muslims wake before dawn to eat a light meal before beginning their daily fast at sunrise. They attend the dawn prayer at the mosque then recite and study the Quran, which was first revealed during Ramadan.
2) During the day, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and sexual relations until sunset. This helps cultivate a sense of God-consciousness.
3) At sunset, they break their fast with dates and prayers of gratitude. Families and communities gather for iftar meals before the evening prayer. Late nights are spent in prayer and Quran recitation at the mosque.
This document provides guidance on making du'a (supplication) according to the Qur'an and Sunnah. It outlines five steps to follow when making du'a: 1) Start with praising Allah, 2) Send salawat (blessings) upon the Prophet Muhammad, 3) Ask Allah by His beautiful names and Oneness, 4) Seek forgiveness, and 5) Have conviction that Allah will answer. The document also discusses the etiquette of du'a, such as humility, persistence and avoiding sin. It provides examples of du'as from the Qur'an and hadith to cover all needs.
The Practice of Compounded Dzikir & Comprehensive Supplication
1. Virtues of doing Dzikir and Supplications
2. Dzikir with Meanings of Compounded Reward
3. Reasons for Compounded Reward
4. Jawāmi‘ul-Aʣkāri wal-Da‘awāti Min al-Aĥādīʦi wal-Ātsār
The document discusses the importance and etiquettes of dua (supplication) in Islam. It notes that dua is an important form of worship and remembrance of Allah. Some key points:
1) Dua is obedience to Allah's command and puts one away from arrogance.
2) Following proper etiquettes, like humility, sincerity and purity, increases the chances of dua being accepted.
3) Dua should be made for oneself and other believers, with the goal of seeking Allah's pleasure.
This document discusses the importance of du'a (supplication) in Islam. It provides several quotes from the Quran and hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad emphasizing the power of du'a and encouraging believers to turn to Allah in prayer. The document also outlines principles for ensuring du'as are accepted, such as avoiding sin, focusing one's attention on Allah, and making du'a for other Muslims. Overall, the document stresses that du'a is a form of worship that can help believers achieve success, fulfill their needs, and gain Allah's forgiveness and mercy.
This document discusses the importance of du'a (supplication) in Islam. It provides several hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad emphasizing that du'a is a form of worship and that Allah will answer the supplications of believers. The document outlines 11 principles that must be followed for du'a to be accepted, such as making halal earnings and focusing attention on Allah. It stresses the importance of du'a and encourages Muslims to supplicate to Allah for their needs and the needs of other Muslims.
1. The document is an introduction to a compilation of 40 supplications from the Quran that begin with invoking Allah by His name "Rabbana".
2. It provides context and teachings for each supplication, including occasions they were said and virtues of reciting them, with the aim of bringing humility, contentment, and feeling Allah's mercy.
3. Many supplications were frequently recited by the Prophet Muhammad to seek Allah's forgiveness, acceptance of deeds, guidance, mercy in this life and the next, and help over disbelievers. Scholars recommend reciting them especially before and after Fajr prayer.
1. This document is a compilation of 40 supplications from the Quran that begin with invoking Allah by one of His names, Rabbana.
2. It provides the Arabic text of each supplication, followed by 1-2 sentences of context or teachings from the supplication.
3. Many of the supplications are ones that were frequently recited by the Prophet Muhammad, such as asking for good in this life and the next, to accept one's actions, and for forgiveness and mercy from Allah.
1. The document contains 17 short du'as (supplications) from the Quran that begin with invoking Allah by one of His names, Rabbana.
2. Each du'a is 1-2 sentences and includes the Quranic reference. Brief commentary is provided on the context and lessons of each du'a.
3. Many of the du'as are those that were recited by prominent prophets and are emphasized as especially virtuous to recite, such as when completing an action or during times of difficulty. Overall the document provides a compilation of concise Quranic supplications for the reader's reflection and practice.
Dua refers to supplication or invocation in Islam, which is the act of calling out to God in prayer or conversation at any time. It is considered one of the most powerful acts of worship. Dua involves praising God, asking for forgiveness and assistance, and expressing gratitude. While similar to Christian prayer, dua is distinct from the five daily ritual prayers (salat) that Muslims perform. The document discusses the importance, benefits, and proper etiquette of making dua according to Islamic teachings and guidance from Prophet Muhammad.
This document is a summary of a lecture on seeking forgiveness. It discusses the importance of seeking forgiveness in Islam based on Quranic verses and hadith. It encourages seeking forgiveness frequently, as the Prophet sought forgiveness over 70 times daily. It also explains that truly understanding Allah's names, like Al-Ghafoor (The Forgiving), means calling upon Him for forgiveness and repenting from sins.
This document provides a summary of a lecture on seeking forgiveness. It discusses the importance of seeking forgiveness in Islam based on Quranic verses and hadiths. It outlines the conditions for attaining forgiveness, including repentance, faith, righteous deeds, and remaining steadfast on guidance. It highlights the most excellent manner of seeking forgiveness described in a hadith - a supplication acknowledging God as the sole deity, one's sins, and asking for forgiveness. Whoever recites this with conviction daily will enter Paradise.
This document provides a summary of Tafsir Ibn Kathir, a classic Sunni Islam commentary on the Qur'an by Imad ud Din Ibn Kathir. It considers Tafsir Ibn Kathir to be a summary of the earlier Tafsir al-Tabari. The document then summarizes the commentary on Surah Alaq (Iqra), the first revelation of the Qur'an to Prophet Muhammad, discussing the beginning of man's creation and Allah teaching man knowledge. It describes Abu Jahl threatening the Prophet for praying and the revealed verses warning and threatening Abu Jahl in response.
The virtues of good actions by al hafidh al mundhiritopbottom1
This chapter discusses the virtues of prayer. It provides three hadith that emphasize the importance of prayer and how it leads to forgiveness of sins. Frequent prostration during prayer is encouraged as each prostration raises a person's level in Paradise and blots out sins. Taking steps to the mosque for prayer also leads to erasure of sins and higher levels in Paradise. Maintaining the five daily prayers protects one from Hellfire between those prayers.
This document provides an overview and excerpts from a course on duas (supplications) from the Quran. It introduces the topic of dua and its importance in Islam. It then shares duas of several prophets, including Adam, Noah, and Moses, seeking forgiveness, God's aid against disbelievers, and calling on God for help. The document also discusses the etiquette of making dua and provides the Arabic text and translation of the opening surah of the Quran, Al-Fatihah.
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So from Shaddaad ibn Aws from the Prophet that he said, “The noblest and most excellent manner of seeking forgiveness is that the servant says: ‘O Allaah, You are my Lord. None has the right to be worshiped except You. You created me, and I am Your slave/worshiper. And I am faithful to my covenant and my promise as far as I am able. I seek Your refuge from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge before You all the favors
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Three Ways of Forgiveness
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Three Ways to Forgiveness
By: Ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbalī 1
“Oh son of Adam, as long as you call upon me and hope in me,
I will forgive you for whatever (sins) you have and I will not mind...”
The Ḥadīth ..................................................................................................................... 2
The First Way: Hopeful Supplication .............................................................................. 3
The Second Way: Asking Allah for Forgiveness ............................................................ 9
The Third Way: Tawḥīd................................................................................................ 20
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Ibn Rajab al-Ḥanbalī’s book, “Jāmi’ al-‘Ulūm wal-Ḥikam”, is an explanation of the forty-two famous ḥadīth collected
by Imām an-Nawawī. The ḥadīth explained in this article is the last one, number forty-two.
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The Ḥadīth
( ) ( )
Anas Ibn Mālik ( ) said: I heard Allah’s messenger ( ) saying:
“Allah ( ) said, ‘Oh son of Adam, as long as you call on me and hope in me, I
will forgive you for whatever (sins) you have and I will not mind. Oh son of Adam,
if your sins were to reach the clouds in the sky and then were you to ask for my
forgiveness, I would forgive you and I would not mind. Oh son of Adam, if you
were to come to me with sins as much as the earth and then you meet me not
worshipping anything else along with me, I would come to you with as much
forgiveness.’” 2
This ḥadīth of Anas ( ) contains three ways to obtain forgiveness…
2
Recorded by at-Tirmidhī (no. 3540). Shaykh al-Albānī said it is authentic in “Ṣaḥīḥ Sunan at-Tirmidhī” (no. 2805).
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The First Way:
Hopeful Supplication
The first way is by hopeful supplication. Calling upon Allah is something we have been
commanded to do and have been promised a response as Allah ( ) says:
And your lord said, “Call upon me, I will answer you.”3
Also, in the four famous collections of ḥadīth (an-Nasāī, Abū Dāwūd, at-Tirmidhī, & Ibn
Mājah), an-Nu’mān Ibn Bashīr ( ) narrated that the prophet ( )
said:
Supplication – it is definitely (a form of) worship.
(an-Nu’mān continues,) “Then he recited this verse (the previous verse above).” 4
However, supplication is only guaranteed a response when its conditions are fulfilled
and anything that prevents the response is avoided.
3
The Quran, Sūrah Ghāfir, 40:60.
4
Recorded by al-Bukhāree in “al-Adab wal-Mufrad.” an-Nasāī, Abū Dāwūd, at-Tirmidhī, Ibn Mājah, and Aḥmad. at-
Tirmidhī said it is “A ḥasan ṣaḥīḥ ḥadīth”. al-Ḥākim also said it is authentic and adh-Dhahabī agreed with him. See
“Aḥkām al-Janāiz” (pg. 194) by al-Albānī.
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A response may be delayed or withheld because some of its conditions are not met or
because of some other things or etiquettes that prevent one’s supplication from being
answered. 5
One of the greatest of these conditions is that the caller should put his whole heart into
his supplication and have certain hope that Allah will answer him, as in the ḥadīth of
Abū Hurayrah ( ) that the prophet ( ) said:
Call upon Allah while you are certain of the response. And know that Allah does
not answer the supplication from a careless, inattentive heart. 6
For this point, that one should be certain of a response, the servant has been forbidden
to say in his supplication:
None of you should say, “Oh Allah, forgive me if you want. Oh Allah, have mercy
on me if you want.” Instead, he should be certain and determined in asking
because certainly no one forces or compels him (Allah) anyway. 7
5
Ibn Rajab explains in another part of his book, “Jāmi’ al-‘Ulūm wal-Ḥikam,” some conditions for the acceptance of
supplication such as a person’s sustenance being permissible and from permissible means, the supplicant being
certain of Allah’s response, the supplicant’s heart being fully attentive and present during supplication, among other
conditions.
6
Recorded by at-Tirmidhī (no. 3479), al-Ḥākim and others. It is acceptable (ḥasan) based on its many supporting
chains. al-Albānī also declared it ḥasan in “Ṣaḥīḥ Sunan at-Tirmidhī” (no. 2766).
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A person should also not be too hasty and therefore stop calling on Allah if the particular
response he wants does not come immediately. This is one of the things that could
prevent supplications from being answered. The servant should not lose hope in having
his supplication answered even if time passes. Certainly, Allah loves those who are
persistent and constantly supplicate to him.
Allah ( ) says:
And call upon him in fear and hope. For sure, the mercy of Allah is near to
those who do good. 8
So, as long as a servant persists in calling on Allah, aspiring for a certain response
without losing hope, then he is close to getting his response; whoever consistently
knocks on the door will eventually have it opened for him.
One of the most important things a servant could ask his lord for is the forgiveness of
his sins. That implies being saved from the fire and entering Paradise. The prophet (
) said:
7
Recorded by al-Bukhārī (no. 6339, 7477) and Muslim (no. 2679) and by at-Tirmidhī, Abū Dāwūd, Ibn Mājah,
Aḥmad and others.
8
The Quran, Sūrah al-Arāf, 7:56.
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In general, it is about that (the fire & Paradise) that we constantly supplicate for. 9
Abū Muslim al-Khawlānī said, “I never made a supplication that I mentioned the fire
except that I ended up making it (the supplication) totally for seeking protection from it.”
One way that Allah is merciful towards his servant is that whenever a servant calls on
him, seeking help with any of his needs of this world, Allah assists him with it and
exchanges it for something better. He may, as a response to his call, either prevent
some harm from befalling the person, save the response and reward for him in the
hereafter, or Allah may forgive one of his sins as a reward for his supplication. Imām
Aḥmad records in “al-Musnad” a ḥadīth from Abū Sa’īd ( ) that the prophet
(. ) said:
No Muslim supplicates for anything – as long as it does not pertain to anything
sinful or the cutting off of kinship ties – except that Allah will give him as a reward
for it one of three things: either Allah will immediately respond to his supplication,
or he will save the person’s reward for him in the hereafter, or Allah will prevent a
similar evil from befalling him.
9
Recorded by Abū Dāwūd (no. 792), Ibn Mājah (no. 910), and others. al-Albānī said it is authentic in “Ṣaḥīḥ Sunan
Abī Dāwūd” (no. 710). The full text of the ḥadīth is that the prophet (. ) asked a man, “What do you
say in prayer?” He replied, “I make the Tashahhud and then I say, ‘Oh Allah, I ask you for Paradise and I seek your
protection from the fire.’ As for me, I am not proficient in making those detailed, elaborate supplications like you
and Mu’āẓ do.” The prophet (. ) then replied with the above ḥadīth.
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The companions then said, “In that case, we will increase (in supplication)”. The prophet
( ) said:
Allah will increase even more. 10
In any case, persistence and diligence in supplicating for forgiveness while hoping in
Allah is the way to obtain forgiveness.
Another excellent way to get this forgiveness is that whenever a servant commits a sin,
he neither seeks nor hopes for anyone’s forgiveness other than from his lord. He knows
that no one forgives sins or takes people to account for them other than Allah ( ).
As for Allah’s statement (in the main ḥadīth on pg. 2), “As long as you call on me and
hope in me, I will forgive you for whatever (sins) you have and I will not mind,”
this means: No matter how numerous your sins and bad deeds may be, forgiving you is
not something too great for me and I will not consider it too much.
As recorded in “Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim”, the prophet ( ) said:
10
Recorded by Imām Aḥmad (no. 10749) and it is authentic based on its supporting chains of narrations.
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When anyone of you supplicates, he should not say, “Oh Allah, forgive me if you
want.” But he should be resolved and certain in his request and increase his
hope and enthusiasm because Allah – nothing is too great for him to give. 11
So, regardless of how great and numerous a servant’s sins may be, the pardon and
forgiveness of Allah is certainly greater. Such sins are completely insignificant when
compared to the Allah’s forgiveness and pardon.
Someone said (in poetry form):
My Lord, when my sins become numerous, but I have already known your pardon is
greater. If it is only the good-doer who has hope in you, then upon whom would the
sinner call and hope? I have no way to you except by hope and the magnificence of
your forgiveness, then the fact that I am a Muslim.
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Recorded by Muslim (no. 2679).
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The Second Way:
Asking for Forgiveness
The second way to obtain forgiveness is to sincerely ask for it even if your sins are very
severe and as numerous as the clouds in the sky or as far as the eye can see. In
another narration of the same ḥadīth, the wording is:
If you were to commit so many sins that they filled the space between the sky
and earth and then you were to ask for Allah’s forgiveness, he would forgive you.
Asking for this forgiveness is to seek protection from the evil results of one’s sins and
for them to be concealed. Seeking forgiveness has been mentioned many times in the
Quran.
Sometimes, seeking forgiveness comes in the form of a command like in the statement
of Allah ( ):
And ask forgiveness from Allah. Surely, Allah is forgiving, merciful. 12
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The Quran, Sūrah al-Baqarah, 2:199.
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And his statement:
And seek forgiveness of your lord and repent to him. 13
At other times, Allah praises those who consistently ask for his forgiveness:
…and those who seek forgiveness before dawn. 14
And Allah ( ) says:
And those who, if they commit an immoral deed or wrong themselves, they
remember Allah and ask for forgiveness for their sins. And who can forgive
sins other than Allah? 15
And other times, verses of the Quran mentioned that Allah forgives anyone who asks for
his forgiveness.
13
The Quran, Sūrah Hūd, 11:3.
14
The Quran, Sūrah Āli-‘Imrān, 3:17.
15
The Quran, Sūrah Āli-‘Imrān, 3:135.
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And whoever commits an evil or wrongs himself but then asks for Allah’s
forgiveness, he will find Allah forgiving, merciful. 16
Often, seeking forgiveness is mentioned alongside repentance. When it is, seeking
forgiveness means to actually ask for Allah’s forgiveness by the tongue while
repentance means to refrain from sinning with the heart and limbs.
Other times, seeking forgiveness is mentioned alone (without the mention of
repentance) and receiving Allah’s forgiveness is mentioned as the result; such is the
case with this ḥadīth (on pg. 2) and others like it.
It has been said that whenever seeking forgiveness is mentioned, it is understood to
also include repentance. It has also been said that all the texts that mention only
seeking forgiveness are general, yet are still tied to the condition mentioned in the verse
of Sūrah Āli-‘Imrān 17 in that there should be no insistence and continuation of the sin. In
this verse, Allah promises forgiveness to whoever asks for it and does not persist in
committing the sin. So, with this understanding, the general texts mentioning seeking
forgiveness are understood to be according to this condition. In other words, when
someone says, “Oh Allah, forgive me,” he is requesting Allah‘s forgiveness and
supplicating for it. The ruling of it is the same as any other supplication – if Allah wills,
he may answer and forgive the supplicant, especially when the supplication originates
from a heart that has ceased committing the sin. Or if it were made during one of the
16
The Quran, Sūrah an-Nisā, 4:110.
17
The verse referred to here is: And those who, if they commit an immoral deed or wrong themselves, they
remember Allah and seek forgiveness for their sins. And who can forgive sins other than Allah? (They are)
those who do not knowingly persist in what (sins) they have done. (Sūrah Āli-‘Imrān, 3:135)
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times that a response is certain like before dawn or at the end of prayers, again then the
response can be expected if Allah wills.
A ḥadīth narrated by Abū Hurayrah ( ) in the two authentic collections (“Ṣāḥīḥ
al-Bukhārī” and “Ṣāḥīḥ Muslim”) confirms this in which the prophet ( )
said:
There was a servant who committed a sin and then said, “My lord, I have sinned
so forgive me.” Allah ( ) replied, “My servant knows he has a lord who
forgives sins and takes them to account. I have forgiven my servant.” Then, a
period of time passed as Allah willed, and he sinned again. He said, “My lord, I
have committed another sin so forgive it.” He replied, “My servant knows he has
a lord who forgives sins and takes them to account. I have forgiven my servant.”
Then, another period of time passed as Allah willed, and he committed another
sin. He said, “My lord, I have sinned again so forgive it.” Allah replied, “My
servant knows he has a lord who forgives sins and takes them to account. I have
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forgiven my servant.” for the third time (then adding), “So let him do as he
pleases.” 18
Meaning: He will be forgiven as long as he continues in this state: whenever he sins, he
simply (but sincerely) asks Allah for forgiveness.
Apparently, it is understood that his asking for forgiveness is without insisting on or
intending to commit the same sin again.
As for someone asking forgiveness just with the tongue while the heart is still intent on
committing the sin again, this is merely a supplication – if Allah wills, he may forgive him
otherwise he may not.
It may be that his insistence upon committing the same sin could become the very
factor that prevents his supplication from being answered. In Imām Aḥmad’s “al-
Musnad”, there is the ḥadīth of ‘Abdullāh Ibn ‘Umar ( ):
Let the insistent sinners beware – those who insist on committing what (sins)
they did while they know. 19
18
Recorded by al-Bukhārī (no. 7507) and Muslim (no. 2758).
19
Recorded by Aḥmad (no. 6505, 7001) and it is authentic. This ḥadīth is “marfū’’ which means it was recorded as a
statement of a companion but has been raised to the level of actually being a statement of the prophet (
).
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So, the complete way to seek forgiveness, the way that assures forgiveness, is done by
also not committing the sin again. Allah has praised such people and promised them
forgiveness. 20
Undoubtedly, the best way to ask forgiveness of Allah is by not insisting on the sin. In
this way, the servant is hopeful of a true, sincere repentance. If he says only by his
tongue, “I seek forgiveness from Allah,” while his heart has not fully renounced the sin,
he is merely calling upon Allah to forgive him (without actual repentance). 21 This is still
good though, because it is hoped he will also be answered.
As for someone who repents with a false repentance, this is not real repentance as
some people believe. True repentance is not possible unless one stops committing the
sin. When someone says, “I seek Allah’s forgiveness and I repent to him,” then there
are two possible scenarios:
1. His heart is still insistent upon committing the sin. In this case, he is lying in his
statement, “I repent to you,” because he has actually not repented. So, it is
wrong for him to say of himself that he is repenting while in fact he is not.
2. He has given up the sin with his heart and does not insist upon doing it.
The people have differed with regards to the permissibility of one (who continues to
insist upon the sin) saying, “I repent to Allah.” A group of the pious predecessors
20
As in the verse (3:135) mentioned on pg. 10, footnote no. 15.
21
Note that Ibn Rajab is differentiating between asking for forgiveness and repentance.
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disliked it and they are the companions of Abū Ḥanīfah. This is reported from them by
aṭ-Ṭaḥāwī.
al-Rabī’ Ibn Khaytham said that a person’s statement, “I repent to Allah,” while
continuing the sin is a lie and even another sin. Instead, he should say, “Oh Allah, I
seek your forgiveness so forgive me,” without claiming repentance.
Again, this is the case of someone who has not totally stopped committing the sin; his
heart has not completely renounced it.
Muhammad Ibn Sawqah used to say when asking forgiveness, “I ask forgiveness from
Allah, the Magnificent, other than whom there is no god, the Ever-Living, the Controller
of everything. And I ask him for a sincere repentance.”
It’s reported that Ḥudhayfah said, “It is sufficient enough as a lie for someone to say, ‘I
seek Allah’s forgiveness,’ yet he keeps returning to the same sin.”
Muṭarraf once heard a man saying, “I seek forgiveness from Allah and I repent to him.”
So he was irritated and said, “Perhaps you should not say this.”
By this, it may be understood that it is disliked (by some) that one should say, “I repent
to Allah.” This may be because true, sincere repentance is one in which the repentant
never returns to commit the sin again. Therefore, if he does commit the same sin again,
then at that time his statement, “I repent to you,” would in fact become a lie.
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Likewise, Muhammad Ibn Ka’b al-Quraẓī was asked about a person vowing to Allah that
he would never disobey him again. To this he replied, “Who would be a worse sinner
than such a person? He swears an oath to Allah that his decree will never be carried out
upon him!?”
Abū al-Faraj Ibn al-Jawzī supported his statement in this and it’s been reported that
Sufyān Ibn ‘Uyaynah made a similar statement.
Despite all of this, the majority of scholars are still of the opinion that it is permissible for
the repentant servant to say, “I repent to Allah,” (while continuing to sin). And he may
also promise Allah to never return to a particular act of disobedience because such a
determination and intention is already obligated upon him in the first place (i.e. the
intention not to sin). For this determination, Allah said to the one who kept returning to
sins, “I have forgiven my servant so let him do as he pleases.” 22
Another supporting evidence of the permissibility of saying this is the ḥadīth that
mentions the supplication for someone to say when concluding any sitting. In it, the
prophet ( ) concluded by saying:
“I seek your forgiveness and I repent to you.”23
22
See the ḥadīth that was mentioned on pg. 12-13 (footnote no. 18).
23
Recorded by an-Nasāī (no. 1344), Abū Dāwūd (no. 4857), at-Tirmidhī (no. 3433), and others. al-Albānī said it is
authentic in “Ṣaḥīḥ Sunan an-Nasāī” (no. 1275).
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The best way for person to ask for forgiveness is to start by praising his lord, then to
confess the sin, and then ask for Allah’s forgiveness. An example of this is in the ḥadīth
of Shaddād Ibn Aws ( ) that the prophet ( ) said:
The best way to seek forgiveness is to say, “Oh Allah, you are my lord. There is
no god worthy of worship but you. You created me and I am your servant. And I
abide by your covenant and promise as much as I am able. I seek refuge with
you from the evil of what I have done, I acknowledge before you your favors on
me, and I confess to you my sin. So, forgive me, because surely no one can
forgive sins except you.” 24
‘Abdullāh Ibn ‘Amr ( ) narrated that Abū Bakr aṣ-Ṣiddīq ( ) said, “Oh
messenger of Allah, teach me a supplication that I may use in my prayer.” The prophet
(. ) replied:
24
Recorded by al-Bukhārī (no. 6306, 6323), at-Tirmidhī (no. 3393), an-Nasāī (no. 5522), and others. The remainder
of the ḥadīth is, “And whoever says it during the day, being sincere and certain in it, should he die during the day
before nightfall, he is from the people of Paradise. And whoever says it during the night, being sincere and certain
in it, should he die before he reaches the morning, he is from the people of Paradise.”
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Say, “Oh Allah, I have certainly wronged myself with much transgression. And no
one forgives sins except you. So, forgive me with forgiveness from yourself and
have mercy on me. Surely you are the Forgiving, the Most Merciful.” 25
And also from the reported ways to ask forgiveness is that a servant says:
“I ask forgiveness from Allah, the greatest, other than whom there is no god
worthy of worship, the Ever-Living, the Controller of everything. And I repent to
him.” 26
It is recorded in “Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī” from Abū Hurayrah ( ) that the prophet (
) said:
By Allah, I ask Allah’s forgiveness and repent to him during the day more than
seventy times. 27
And in “Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim,” from al-Agharr al-Muzanī that the prophet ( ) said:
25
Recorded by al-Bukhārī (no. 834, 6326, 7388), Muslim (no. 2705), at-Tirmidhī (no. 3531), an-Nasāī (no. 1302), Ibn
Mājah (no. 3835), and others.
26
Recorded by at-Tirmidhī (no. 3397, 3577), Abū Dāwūd (no. 1517), and al-Ḥākim said it is authentic and adh-
Dhahabī agreed. al-Albānī said it is authentic in “Ṣaḥīḥ Sunan at-Tirmidhī” (no. 2831).
27
Recorded by al-Bukhārī (no. 6307).
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Certainly my heart becomes preoccupied, but I still seek Allah’s forgiveness a
hundred times in a day. 28
In conclusion, the remedy for sins is to seek forgiveness. And whoever’s sins become
too numerous for him to even count, then let him still ask Allah’s forgiveness, for surely
Allah knows everything and counts everything as he says:
On the day when Allah will resurrect them all and inform them of what they
did. Allah had counted it, while they forgot it. 29
28
Recorded by Muslim (no. 2702) and Abū Dāwūd (no. 1515).
29
The Quran, Sūrah al-Mujādilah, 58:6.
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The Third Way:
Tawhīd
The third way to obtain forgiveness is by sincerely believing in tawhīd (that only Allah
alone should be worshipped) and in fact, it is the greatest way. Whoever loses tawhīd
loses forgiveness, and whoever comes to Allah with tawhīd has come with the greatest
means of earning his forgiveness. Allah ( ) says:
Surely, Allah does not forgive that others should be worshipped along with
him, but he forgives whatever is less than that to whom he wills. 30
Whoever comes with tawhīd and, along with it, the earth full of sins, Allah will meet him
with as much forgiveness. But it should be understood that this is Allah’s decision; if he
wills, he may forgive the person, or he may take him to account for his sins. However,
the final result is that such a person (who has actualized and died upon tawhīd) will not
remain forever in the fire. Rather, he will be taken out and allowed to enter Paradise.
Some scholars said that the one who actualizes tawhīd will not even be thrown into the
fire as the disbelievers will, nor will he reside therein as disbelievers will. So, if a
servant’s tawhīd is complete and he is sincere to Allah in it and fulfills all its conditions
with his heart, tongue, and limbs, or with his heart and tongue at the time of his death,
then that would secure for him complete forgiveness for all previous sins he committed.
30
The Quran, Sūrah an-Nisā, 4:48.
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It would also prevent him from entering the fire at all. So, whoever actualizes tawhīd
with his heart completely empty of everything but Allah out of love, honor, respect, fear,
hope, and reliance, then that would remove all his sins and misdeeds even if they were
as much as the foam of the sea. Perhaps they would even be exchanged for good
deeds as has been mentioned in the narrations of bad deeds being replaced with good
ones. 31
Undeniably, this tawhīd is the greatest medicine. If even a small amount was dropped
on a mountain of sins and bad deeds, it would replace them all with good deeds.
31
One particularly appropriate ḥadīth as an example of this is recorded by Muslim (no.190) and at-Tirmidhī (no. 2596)
from Abū Dharr ( ) that the prophet ( ) said:
I certainly know who will be the last to enter Paradise and the last to be brought out of the fire. He is a man
who will be brought on the Day of Resurrection and it will be said, “Present to him his minor sins and take
away his major ones.” So, his minor sins will be placed before him. He will be asked, “On this day, did you
do this and that, and on that day did you do this and that?” He’ll reply, “Yes.” He will not be able to deny
anything. He will become terrified that his major sins will also be presented to him. He will then be told, “For
you, every sin will be replaced with a good deed.” The man will then say, “Oh my lord, I even did other things
(sins) I do not see here!”
I (Abū Dharr) then saw Allah’s messenger ( ) laughing so much that I could see his back molar
teeth.
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