[Slideshare] akhlaq-course (august-2013-batch) -lesson# 9a -guidance-from-al-qur;an- and-night-devotions-(13-november-2013)

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH,
MOST COMPASSIONATE,
MOST MERCIFUL.

“INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY
OF ‘ILM -AL-AKHLAQ ”
Intermediate Level Islamic course in English for Adults
conducted by Ustaz Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail

LESSON # 9 [a] –

“GUIDANCE FROM THE QUR’AN”
INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF
‘ILM AL-AKHLAQ
“Verily! You (Muhammad) are upon the
most exalted (Khuluq) disposition.”

Using text & curriculum he has developed especially for
Muslim converts and young Adult English-speaking Muslims.

“To seek knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim (male & female)”
All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2013)
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UPDATED 13 NOVEMBER 2013

FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 6 –

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TASAWWUR ISLAM

LEVELS OF ATTAINMENT
TOWARDS STATE OF

MUTTAQEEN

TAQWA

God-consciousness or Piety

MUKHLISWEEN
Sincerity

MUHSEEN
Best or righteous conduct

MU’MEEN
Believer

MUSLIM
Submission
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FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 a –

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FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 7 b –

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FROM PREVIOUS LESSON # 8 a –

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“ You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Prophet
Muhammad s.a.w.) a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for
anyone whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who
engages much in the praise of Allah. “
(Qur’an: al-Ahzab: 33: 21)

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”And thou (O Muhammad, standest) on an
exalted standard of character (disposition).”
(Qur’an: al-Qalam: 68: 4)

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(When) ‘A-isha r.a. was asked as to the Prophet’s
s.a.a.w. disposition (akhlaq) she replied:
“(His nature or disposition) is the Qur’an”.
(Hadith narrated by Abu Dawud and Muslim)
Muslim

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“Whenever any one of you wish to speak (converse) with
His Robb (Lord Sustainer), let him read the Qur’an”
(Hadith reported by Dailamy and Baihaqy)

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“Verily, by this Book (al-Qur’an) Allah elevates (the ranks of) a people
(honouring them) and (by it too He) lowers (the ranks of) others”
(Hadith reported by Muslim)

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Condition of the recite:
purity, politeness and quietness, facing the Qiblah
Amount to be recited – not forgetting to ensure understanding
what is being recited. Although you may not know Arabic, today
there are translations available (admittedly translation may not be
perfect, yet it can give some understanding of the meaning of the
Qur’an).
Recite it in slow and distinct manner (tartil) - middle toneTajwid, makhraj, qalqalah, etc - beautify it melodiously.

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To weep while reading the Quran
Fulfil the right (Haqq) of the verses recited :
eg. Saida (prostration), du’a (supplication), ta’awuz (seeking
protection of Allah), appropriate responses, etc..

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Begin with:

“ A-’uu-dzu - bil-laa - his – sa-mii- ’il – ‘aleem,
mi-nash – shay - twaa – nir – ra - jeem
I seek refuge with Allah Who hears and knows all,
from the accursed Satan.

Ending with:

“ swa – da – qal - laah – hul - ’a-zeem”
Allah the Most Esteemed has spoken the Truth
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Awraad as practiced by Qutb-al-Irshaad al-Imam al-Habib ‘Abdullah ‘Alwi Al-Haddad:
Awraad extracted from:

- “The Nearest Path for those Seeking Proximity to God”
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AL-HAM-DU – LIL-LAA-HIL – LA-DZEE – AH – YAA – NA – BA’ –
DA – MAA – AMAA-TA-NAA – WA – ILAI-HIN – NU –SHUU-R

All praises belongs to Allah, Who has revived us to
life from our death, and unto Him is our Return.

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AL-HAM-DU – LIL-LAA-HIL – LA-DZEE – RAD – DA – ‘ALAI-YA –
RUU-HEE – WA – ‘AA – FAA – NEE – FEE – JA-SA-DEE
All praises belongs to Allah, Who return back to me
my Soul. And make healthy & well (‘afiat) my body.

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WA – A –DZI -NA – LEE –BI- DZIK-REE

And (He) permits me (to be able to engage in)
remembrance (of Him).

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AL-HAM-DU-LIL-LAA-HIL – LA-DZEE - KHO-LA-QAN –
NAU-MA - WAL – YA – QO - ZA

All Praises belongs to Allah, Who created for us (our
ability to) sleep and (the ability to then be) awake.
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AL-HAM-DU-LIL-LAA-HIL – LA-DZEE - BA – ‘A – THA – NEE
SAA – LI –MAN – SA-WEE -YAN

All Praises belongs to Allah, Who revives me
whole and well.
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ASH – HA – DU – AN – NALLAA-HA – YUH – YEEL – MAU –TEE
WA – HU-WA – ‘ALAA – KUL – LI - SHAY – INQ –QO – DEE-R

I bear witness verily it is Allah Who raise me from
my death, and He has power over all things.
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LAA – ILAA – HA – IL- LALLAA-HU – WAH – DA HU – LAA – SHA –REE – KA
–LAH, LAHUL –MUL-KU WA-LAHUL – HAMDU – YUH – YEE – WA – YU –
MEE-TU - WA – HU-WA – ‘ALAA – KUL – LI - SHAY – INQ –QO – DEE-R
There is no god but Allah, One without partners, to Him
is the Kingdom, and to Him the Praises, He restores life
and He takes it away, and He has power over all things .
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SUB – HAA – NALLAAHI – WAL – HAM – DULIL-LAA-HI – WA-LAA – ILAA – HA
– IL- LALLAAHU – WALLAAHU – AKBAR - WA – LAA – HAU – LA – WA –LAA –
QUW – WA –TA – IL-LAA – BIL –LAAHIL – ‘ALY- YIL – ‘AZEEM
Glory be to Allah! And all Praises belongs to Allah! And there is
no god but Allah! And Allah is the Greatest! And there is no
power nor strength except in Allah, the Highest, the Most Esteem
.
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THIS IS FOLLOWED BY
RECITATION OF AL-QUR’AN
SURAH AALI ‘IMRAAN : 3
AAYAT 190 -200

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“Indeed, in the creation of the heavens and the earth and
the alternation of the night and the day are signs for those
of understanding..”
(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 190)

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“Who remember Allah while standing or sitting or [lying] on their sides
and give thought to the creation of the heavens and the earth, [saying],
"Our Lord, You did not create this aimlessly; exalted are You [above
such a thing]; then protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”
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“Our Lord, indeed whoever You admit to the Fire - You have
disgraced him, and for the wrongdoers there are no helpers.”

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“Our Lord, indeed we have heard a caller calling to faith,
[saying], 'Believe in your Lord,' and we have believed. Our
Lord, so forgive us our sins and remove from us our
misdeeds and cause us to die with the righteous.”
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“Our Lord, and grant us what You promised us through Your
messengers and do not disgrace us on the Day of Resurrection.
Indeed, You do not fail in [Your] promise."

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“And their Lord responded to them, "Never will I allow to be
lost the work of [any] worker among you, whether male or
female; you are of one another.”

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“ So those who emigrated or were evicted from their homes or were harmed
in My cause or fought or were killed - I will surely remove from them their
misdeeds, and I will surely admit them to gardens beneath which rivers flow
as reward from Allah, and Allah has with Him the best reward."
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“Be not deceived by the [uninhibited] movement of the
disbelievers throughout the land. [It is but] a small enjoyment;
then their [final] refuge is Hell, and wretched is the resting place.”
(Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 196-197)

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“But those who feared their Lord will have gardens beneath which
rivers flow, abiding eternally therein, as accommodation from
Allah. And that which is with Allah is best for the righteous.”
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“And indeed, among the People of the Scripture are those who believe in
Allah and what was revealed to you and what was revealed to them,
[being] humbly submissive to Allah. They do not exchange the verses of
Allah for a small price. Those will have their reward with their Lord. Indeed,
Allah is swift in account..”
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“O you who have believed, persevere and endure and
remain stationed and fear Allah that you may be
successful.”
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TO CONTINUE THIS LESSON # 9 [a] –

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Some merely regard the mere verbalising from the Qur’an as
enough but does not go further into making efforts to understanding
the message and implementing it. Allah admonishes us:

“Then do they not reflect upon the Qur'an, or
are there locks upon [their] hearts?”
(Qur’an: Muhammad: 47: 24)

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“The best amongst you is one who learns the Qur’an
and who teaches it”
(Hadith reported by Bukhary)

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Before proceeding with this next stage in the development of our
Akhlaq i.e. seeking guidance from the Qur’an, the following factors
have to be considered (refer to previous lessons):
Remember how we should regard the Qur’an
What is the necessary preparation in approaching the Qur’an?
To read slowly with proper respect, moderate voice, and verbalise
each syllable as though it is being inscribed into your heart.

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Before proceeding with this next stage in the development of our
Akhlaq i.e. seeking guidance from the Qur’an, the following factors
have to be considered (refer to previous lessons):
Read the meaning and open yourself to understand it.
Reflect and apply its message personally to yourself.
Resolve to want to implement them.
Try and memorise it (if not the whole Arabic verse, at least the
meaning of the message) – repeat if possible.
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LESSONS FROM SURAH AL-HUJURAT

“O YOU who have attained to faith! Do not put yourselves
forward in the presence of [what] Allah and His Messenger
[may have ordained], but remain conscious of [and fear] Allah:
for, verily, Allah is all-hearing, all-knowing!”
(Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 1)
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Points for discussion and reflection
Islamic education stress much upon 'Adab' (knowledge of the
order of things and putting everything, or dealing with things
according to its proper place in their hierarchy of existence).
Thus when we approach the Qur'an, remember it is not an
ordinary Book - but direct revelations from Allah s.w.t. His Words
are perfected and expounded, containing profound Wisdom: more
so when He addresses us specifically by "O You who Believe (who
have attained to Faith)!" - we must respond : "LabbaykAllah!" (Here
I am O Allah! - am ready to heed & obey).
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Why does it begin with “O You who have attained to faith”? what is
the implication of this and how are we to respond?
The state of consciousness that we are in, ascertain our attitude of
behaviour. By the warning “do not put yourself forward before Allah
and His Messenger”, do you think that this concerns others more than
you? Who is the one directly reading this verse? How often have we
forgotten that as Muslims, a higher law rules over us at every occasion?

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Consider the times when our considerations exclude Allah and His
Messenger s.a.a.w. In such circumstances, how would our behaviour be
judged?
Remain conscious of Allah – a key state of consciousness. Our minds
are usually directed at other than Allah. To develop this, one must
strive to remember Allah at all times. Remember: what are the 6
important qualities for TAQWA listed by Imam al-Ghazalie r.h.?
What do you think is the implication when Allah s.w.t. informs us
that He is “All-Hearing, All-Knowing”?
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“O you who have attained to faith! Do not raise your voices
above the voice of the Prophet, and neither speak loudly to
him, as you would speak loudly to one another, lest all your
[good] deeds come to nought without your perceiving it.”
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Although the Prophet s.a.w is no more around, yet we know that
the words of the Quran remains relevant until the end of the world.
In spite of the fact that our Prophet may not be physically present,
yet Allah s.w.t. deems it necessary still, to record this to posterity. He
was appointed by Allah to bear witness over his ummah, and we as
Muslims must ask ourselves, how would our prophet s.a.w. rate our
behaviour?

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Muslims are ever mindful that our life is to bear witness to two
realities : “Allah and His Messenger.” Our conduct is always
measured with this reality in mind, how should we behave in Allah's
presence and in the presence of His messenger, when we claim to be
Muslims?
Our speech and voice, speaking loudly and carelessly, reveals our
inner state, our inclination towards relying upon our ego & desire
(Nafsul-‘Ammara and Hawa’). This brashness, often may be the way
we speak to one another, does not assist us in forming our disposition
and gaining higher consciousness.
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How is the tone of voice related to the possibility of losing the
goodness of our deeds?
The speech is the most conspicuous means of our expression, yet
it can betray much of who or what we are. We may not be conscious
of this because our tongues seem to be directly linked to our
emotions and our Nafsul-‘Ammarah.
Are we always conscious of this whenever we speak?

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“And turn not thy cheek away from people in [false] pride, and walk not
haughtily on earth: for, behold, Allah does not love anyone who, out of
self- conceit, acts in a boastful manner. Hence, be modest in thy bearing,
and lower thy voice: for, behold, the ugliest of all voices is the [loud] voice
of asses…”
(Qur’an: Luqman: 31: 18-19)
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“Go (then), you and your brother, with My signs and do not slacken in My
remembrance. Go forth, both of you, unto Pharaoh: for, verily, he has
transgressed all bounds of equity! But speak unto him in a mild manner
(QAW-LAN LAI-YI-NAN), so that he might bethink himself or [at least] be
filled with apprehension.
(Qur’an: TaHa: 20: 42-44)
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A saying from Imam ‘Ali (karramAllaahu wajhah) :

LI-SAA-NUL – ‘AA-QIL, WA-RA- A - QOL-BIH
WA-QAL-BUL – AH – MAQ, WA-RA - A – LISAA - NIH
“The tongue of the wise is behind his heart,
(whereas) the heart of the fool is behind his tongue.”

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AS-BAAB – AL-NUZUL

OF SURAH HUJURAT 46 VERSE 2

A caravan from the tribe of Bani Tamim seeking the prophet
s.a.w.’s advise as to who among them should be their leader.
Two prominent companions began to offer their suggestions
which lead to differences of opinion which intensified into an
argument with raised voices.
On that occasion this verse was revealed. Both of them felt
that this verse was directed at them and were repentant.
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A companion by the name of Tsabit ibn Qays, who were among
them, after hearing this verse, left, and kept himself in his house
weeping and crying for several days. People began to notice his
absence, until the Prophet s.a.w. that came to know about it,
summon for him.
When asked as to the reason for this, Tsabit ibn Qays explained:
“It is concerning that verse which warned us not to raise our voices
above yours. O Messenger of Allah.... for (you see) I have a very loud
voice. I am worried that because of this, all my deeds would be
void.”
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The prophet s.a.w. then said, “You are not that person whom
this verse is speaking about. You will live and die in righteousness.”
Regarding this Tsabit ibn Qays, when a verse came saying that
Allah does not like those who are proud and arrogant, he came to
the Prophet s.a.w. crying. He was worried for himself since he is
always leading his tribesman. He was very concerned that perhaps
Allah was referring to him.

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Such was the sensitivity shown by this companion whom the
Prophet s.a.w always gave assurance to him that he is not the one
who is being said by the verse. On the contrary, he, Tsabit ibn Qays,
was destined to be amongst those honoured by Allah s.w.t. It was in
the campaign during a battle in Yamamah that Tsabit ibn Qays was
bestowed with Shaheed (martyrdom). Even after this there were
signs of his Karamah (bestowal of miracles upon the righteous). One
of his companions dreamt of him giving specific instructions as to
settle some of his previous debts.
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Scholars of Hadith said that it was never known whether there
is any other Muslim who was able to give “wasiyat” (last
testament) after their death, except for Tsabit ibn Qays r.a.

extracted from “Tafsir al-Durr-al-Mantsur 7: 546-550

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“Behold, they who lower their voices in the presence of Allah’s
Messenger - it is they whose hearts Allah has tested [and opened]
to consciousness of Himself (TAQWA); [and] theirs shall be
forgiveness and a reward supreme.”
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“Verily, [O Prophet,] as for those who call thee from without thy
private apartments - most of them do not use their reason:”

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“And if they had been patient until you [could] come out to
them, it would have been better for them. But Allah is
Forgiving and Merciful.”

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Signs or test of those who with TAQWA
Our ulama' (heirs of the prophet s.a.a.w.) uses their observation of
ADAB in speech too, as a yardstick to measure whether students have
been educated or not. Allah s.w.t. alludes to this aspect for the
Prophet s.a.a.w. regarding the demeanour of those who met him:
"Those that lower their voice in the presence of Allah's Messenger―
their hearts has Allah tested for piety: for them is Forgiveness and a
great Reward.”
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Signs of those who lacks TAQWA
Like-wise, it is to be expected that those whose hearts has not yet
pass the standard would display uncouth manners, due to their
ignorance and lack of Swobr’ (patience & perseverance).
The Prophet s.a.a.w., as also the Islamic scholars, would patiently
overlook this in their students, out of concern for their reform ( islaH) –
and most of the time having to endure such ill-mannered behaviour.
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Signs of those who lacks TAQWA

Thus although they endure such attitude from their students or
followers, but all is still not lost, for Allah s.w.t. continues with
this assurance:"but Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."

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Always remembering to follow the example of our Prophet’s akhlaq:

“And not equal are the good deed and the bad. Repel [evil] by that
[deed] which is better; and thereupon the one whom between you and
him is enmity [will become] as though he was a devoted friend. But none
is granted it except those who are patient, and none is granted it except
one having a great portion [of good].”
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(Qur’an: Fussilat: 41: 34-35)


“Endure, then, with patience (all that they may say] -always
remembering that it is none but Allah who gives thee the strength
to endure adversity -and do not grieve over them, and neither be
distressed by the false arguments which they devise.”
(Qur’an: An-Nahlu: 16: 127)

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“MAKE due allowance for man's nature (disposition), and enjoin
the doing of what is right; and leave alone all those who choose to
remain ignorant.”
(Qur’an: A’-raf: 7: 199)

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“And it was by Allah's grace that you [O Prophet] did deal gently
with your followers: for if you had been harsh and hard of heart,
they would indeed have broken away from you. Pardon them,
then, and pray that they be forgiven. And take counsel with them
in all matters of public concern; then, when you have decided upon
a course of action, place your trust in Allah: for, verily, Allah loves
those who place their trust in Him.”
(Qur’an: Aali-’Imran: 3: 159)

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ALLAA-HUM-MAR – HAM-NI - BIL – QUR- ‘AA-N
WAJ- ‘AL – HU – LEE – IMAA-MAN - WA – NUU – RAN –
WA – HU-DAN WA RAH - MAH
“O Allah! Bestow mercy upon me through the Quran and
make it for me a leader (leading to Truth), a light, a Guide,
and a Mercy. O Allah! “
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ALLAA-HUM-MA – DZAK – KIR – NEE – MIN-HU-MAA
NA –SEE –TU – WA – ‘AL –LIM – NEE
MIN – HU-MAA - JA – HIL -TU
“Remind me of that which I have forgotten, teach me those
(parts of the Quran) of which I am ignorant,”

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WAR – ZUQ – NEE – TI – LAA – WA - TA – HU
AA – NA – AL – LAI – LI - WA – ATW
TRAA – FA - AN - NA - HAAR
“Grant me (ability for) Its recitation in the hours of the night
and different parts of the day,”

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WAJ – ‘AL – HU – LEE – HUJ – JA-TAN
YAA – ROB – BAL – ‘AA – LA – MEE-N

“And make it as argument point in my favour,
O Lord of all the worlds.”

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"Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have
forgotten or erred.
Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which
You laid upon those before us.
Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no
ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have
mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory
over the disbelieving people."

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“O Allah, make my speech be guidance, inspire me with
reverential fear, give me success in that which is most
pure, and employ me in what is most pleasing to Thee!
O Allah, let me tread the most exemplary path and make
me live and die in Thy creed!
O Allah, bless Muhammad and his Household, give me to
enjoy moderation, make me into one of the people of
right behaviour, the proofs of right conduct, and the
servants of righteousness,"

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O Allah! Make faith (iiman) dear to us and beautify it in our hearts
and make disbelief (Kufr), sinning (Fusuq) and rebelliousness (`isyan)
hateful to us, and make us among the rightly guided ( Raa-shi-duun).

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O Allah! Allow us to die as Muslims, live as Muslims
and join us with the ranks of the righteous ones,
without tasting humiliation or turmoil.

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‘And (may Allah send) salutations and prayers upon Muhammad
and upon the household and companions of Muhammad
(the pure ones of his family and all the loyal followers).

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“Glory to thy Lord the Lord, of Honour and Power!
(He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)!
And Peace on the Messengers!
And praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.”
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