Source: Hakkanipost.com
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Tuesday, 30 September 2008
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Friday, 26 September 2008
Sheikh Nazim's Talk - 25 September 2008
25 September 2008, by Sheikh Muhammed Nazim Al-Haqqani (www.hakkanipost.com) from www.hakkanipost.com (7) on Vimeo.
Salaams
Enjoy!
Salaams
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Zikr - Maida Vale -25 Sep 2008
(Zikr from previous week)
Salaams & Laylatul Qadr Mubarek (inshallah)
Shukran to All who attended last nights Zikr. Surprise, Bekir turned up mashallah! (Rahil, you missed him)
Apologies for all the coughing but it must have been the 'Pakoras' we had at a friend's Iftari and which caused us delay. Jazakhallah to aunty for providing the food and fruit for all who attended.
Apologies from Nadeem and shk Abid who both could not attend due to commitments.
Shukran to Olivier, dr Khalid (who travels from Oxford) and the brothers from Slough who attended and the new brothers who came to visit.
See you next week inshallah. (Surprise in next post!!)
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Monday, 22 September 2008
Laylatul Qadr - The Night of Power - The last 10 Days of Ramadan
The Prophet Muhammad (Peace & Blessing upon them) said, “Whoever prays on Laylat al-Qadr out of faith and sincerity, shall have all their past sins forgiven.” [Bukhari and Muslim, from Abu Hurayra (RA)]
The Prophet (Peace & Blessing upon them) also said, “Seek it in the last ten days, on the odd nights.” [Bukhari and Muslim from Abu Sa`id al-Khudri (RA)]
The scholars affirm that it is the best of nights, [al-Fatawa al-Hindiyya, quoting Mi`raj al-Diraya, 1.216] because of Allah Most High’s words,
“Lo! We revealed it on the Night of Power.
Ah, what will convey unto thee what the Night of Power is!
The Night of Power is better than a thousand months.
The angels and the Spirit [Jibril/Gabriel (AS)] descend therein, by the permission of their Lord, will all decrees.
(That night is) Peace until the rising of the dawn.”
(Qur’an, Surat al-Qadr: 97)
Imam Nawawi (KS) and others explain that ‘The Night of Power is better than a thousand months,’ means that it is better than a thousand months without it.
Given the immensity of this night, it is recommended to seek this night, and to worship Allah in it, with prayer, supplication (du`a), remembrance (Zikr/dhikr), and other actions. [Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar, quoting Mi`raj al-Diraya, and Nawawi, al-Majmu`(KS)]
When is Laylatul Qadr - The Night of Power?
In general, it is agreed that it is most likely to be in the last ten nights of Ramadan, with the odd nights being more likely. Of the odd nights, the night of the 27th (which is the night before the 27th of Ramadan, for the Islamic day starts with nightfall) is most likely. Imam Shafi`i(RA) said that it is most likely to be the 21st, then the 23rd, then the 27th. Imam Nawawi(KS) followed the position of Imam Muzani and Imam Ibn Khuzayma(KS) that it moves around within the last ten nights. [Nawawi, al-Majmu` Sharh al-Muhadhdhab(KS), 6.488]
However, it could be outside the last ten nights within Ramadan. It may even be outside Ramadan according to both early and late scholars. This has been transmitted from many of the Companions of the Prophet (Peace & Blessing upon them), including Ibn Mas`ud (RA). It is one of the reported positions of Imam Abu Hanifa(RA), and also of many of the great knowers of Allah, including Ibn Arabi (whose position is quoted by Ibn Abidin with support), Abu’l Hasan al-Shadhili, Sha`rani(KS), and many others.
May Allah give us the success of following in the footsteps of the inheritors of the Prophet (Allah bless him & give him peace), outwardly and inwardly, and may He make us of those whom He loves, forgives and supports here and hereafter.
This is one of the many reasons why one should strive to establish the night vigil prayer (Tahajjud), daily.
Salaams
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Sunday, 21 September 2008
Laylatul Qadr - The Night of Power - Talk by Sheikh Nazim
Nights are the time which Allah `azza wa jalla has designated for the attainment of spiritual blessing and power. Allah told His Beloved in the Quran: Rise to pray in the night except a little (73:1)
Allah ordered Prophet (SWS) to spend most of the night in worship in order to prepare his heart for the tremendous revelation of Quran. This night worship was the means for the Prophet (SWS) to ascend and to attain more and more power. His Companions (RA) would join him for the night prayer and would be rising up in station and spirituality:
Surely We will make to descend on you a weighty Word. Surely the rising by night is the firmest way to tread and the best corrective of speech. (73, 1-5) |
Laylat al-Qadr is a holy night. All nights of Ramadan are holy nights but Laylat al-Qadr is the holiest night of this holy month. It is also the holiest night among all other holy nights throughout the entire year. It comes only once a year and Allah Almighty grants to His most praised, most respected and most beloved servant Sayyidina Muhammad (SWS) this holy night, the Night of Power. About this night, God, the Glorious and Exalted said:
In the name of God, the Beneficent the Merciful |
"Night of Power" is a very strange translation for "Laylat al-Qadr" but it attributes to it a good meaning: whoever may attain the blessings of this holy night should attain perfect power in his spiritual life. One can attain perfect power by means of this night because its value is more than one thousand months of worshiping. Every worship performed increases the spiritual power of people and in this night any worship is going to be valued as one thousand months of worshiping on any other night. It is condensed power. God, the Almighty, makes it a mighty night by placing in it such incredible power, making it a much mightier night than other nights. Allah Almighty says it is much more valuable than one thousand months of worshiping. That means Allah Almighty granted such huge power to that night.
It is just such a mighty night which is highly respected and given such a high value by the Lord Almighty. It is so mighty that it is said that it is the most mighty night, that Night of Power. Allah Almighty puts in it power for His servants to come closer to His Divine Presence. In a short time a that great power adorns worshipers in this night and they may be able to penetrate through the entire heavens and reach the Divine Presence.
People on this night are going to be on several different levels. No doubt we are on the lowest level, so we are hoping in this night to attain the honor and illumination granted in it. When we reach a higher level and as it is a holy night in the heavens as well, we will begin to sense something [of the great power being manifested] on this night. Whoever is at the highest spiritual level must be present for this night in the Divine Presence of the Lord.
That appearance will occur in a matter of seconds, perhaps within a single second. Perhaps one second is an enormous unit of time [in comparison] to that moment. It may be more than a second or much less, but it is an instant in time when an appearance from Divine Presence is manifested to creation. When that Divine Appearance manifests (Ar. tajalli), no one will remain standing throughout the heavens and the earth. Everything falls into prostration, throwing themselves down in prostration for that moment. That manifestation of Divine Power--that Divine Light--appears, and whoever is prepared and who has also been invited to attend that appearance sees it and falls in prostration. Everything in that moment falls in prostration (Ar. sajda): all animals--even ants, even elephants, even giraffes, even dogs--on that night they are not sleeping but are hurrying to make prostration on experiencing that divine manifestation. All trees-- even buildings--bow down in prostration and then rise up to their original positions. This is mentioned in Quran:
And unto Allah falleth prostrate whosoever is in the heavens and the earth, willingly or unwillingly, as do their shadows in the morning and the evening hours. (ar-R`ad, 15) |
and
Hast thou not seen that unto Allah payeth adoration whosoever is in the heavens and whosoever is in the earth, and the sun, and the moon, and the stars, and the hills, and the trees, and the beasts, and many of mankind, while there are many unto whom the doom is justly due. He whom Allah scorneth, there is none to give him honour. Lo! Allah doeth what He will.(al-Hajj, 18) |
May God forgive us because we are sinners. Every few minutes, or even every few seconds we commit so many sins, thus we are in need of our Lord's forgiveness for the honor of His Most Praised Servant Sayyidina Muhammad, peace and blessings of God be upon him. This holiest of nights is granted to him from his Lord Almighty Allah. In it all powers adorn him, all lights illuminate him and all angels come to him. the Archangel Gabriel comes to him, and he is dressed with countless honors on this holy night. The angels ask forgiveness [from Allah for people] for the sake of the master of humanity (Sayyid al Bashar), to the Owner of creation (Rabb al-Ka'inat).
For his honor, may God forgive us and take away our bad states. May Allah change our conditions from bad to good and change everything in us to be for His Sake. May we be good servants, obedient servants, beloved servants, respected servants, praised servants. Try to be servants such as this. For that reason, attend humbly to worship on that night as our Beloved Prophet (SWS) directed us:
"Whosoever offers voluntary prayers during the Night of Power out of belief and expecting from Allah its reward will have his past sins forgiven." [Bukhari and Muslim] |
Now I would like to pray the Prayer of Recollection (salat ul-tasabih) to express a little bit of praising from our side to glorify our Lord Almighty Allah. That glorifying Allah Almighty in salat ul-tasabih consists four cycles of prayer (raka'ats) in which we are glorify our Lord 300 times by saying "Glory be to God, all praise be to God, there is no god but the One God Allah, God is Most Great!" (Ar. "Subhanallahi wal hamdulillahi wa la ilaha illa Allahu wa Allahu Akbar." May Allah Almighty glorify His beloved and most praised servant, Sayyidina Muhammad (S), and may mercy from His endless mercy oceans fall on you, and fall on our descendents, and fall on our ancestors, fall upon east and west, and may its blessing fall upon all from North to South, upon all oceans and upon all continents.
Allah Allah...Karim Allah...Aziz Allah...Subhan Allah...Sultan Allah Oh our Lord You are the only Sultan. Raise up Your Work and bring down the work of destructive disbelief and evil which seeks to harm Your human beings and all other creations by means of a destined appointed and authorized sultan from your Divine Presence.
Bihurmat al habeeb wa bi hurmat al fatiha.
[for the sake of the Beloved, for his sake we recite the Opening Chapter of Quran]
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Friday, 19 September 2008
Help with Daily Life by Reciting Allah Almighty's Holy Names
Secrets in Reciting some of the 99 Holy Names of Allah Almighty
As situations and personal circumstances become difficult in this constricting World, people everywhere are searching and asking for help, Divine Help, to relieve their pressures and burdens hoping to see some signs of hope or light at the end of the tunnel.
Alhamdulillah, Allah Almighty says not to give up hope and through His Divine Wisdom conveyed recitations of His Holy Names to help everyone in their particular situation.
The text has been compiled from the Turkish publication called Tam Dua Kitabi by Hattat Hafiz Yusuf Tavasli. The exact origins have note been translated but all we know is the peace of heart and help the recitations have given by practicing the recommendations.
Try and see for yourself. Inshallah you will find what you are asking for by reciting the text below:
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Allah Almighty’s Beautiful Names & His Healing Attributes
This text and prescribed recitations have been taken from a Turkish Text which reveals Divine favours by reciting Allah Almighty’s Holy Names in certain numbers. This source has been compiled from the 'Tam Dua Kitab' by Hattat Hafiz Yusuf Tavasli.
Ya Hadiu – The Guide – repeat often to acquire spiritual knowledge.
Ya Bakiu – The Incomparable One – 100 before sunrise to enjoy a long life and immunity from disaster and to be
shown mercy in the hereafter.
Ya Warithu – The Inheritor – invoke often for a long life
Ya Rahmanu – The Merciful – invoke x100 after each prayer help to stop forgetfulness, anxiety & heedlessness.
Ya Rahimu – The Beneficent – recite x100 after Fajr prayer to attract kindness and friendliness from all creatures
Ya Maliku – The Sovereign Lord – invoke constantly to enjoy respect & dignity
Ya Qudusu – The Holy One – x 100 daily for a pure heart cleansed of all anxiety and a source of peace
Ya Salamu – The Peaceful – repeat x 160 to relieve pain and recover from illness whilst stroking the patient with every recitation of this Holy name
Ya Muminu – Guardian of Faith – repeat constantly to be safe from evil
Ya Muhaymiu – The Protector – make a Dua after wudu and repeat this name and your inner spirit will become radiant
Ya Azizu – The Mighty One – recite after Fajr prayer for 40 days to be free from dependence on others
Ya Jabaru – The Compeller – recite after dua to be free from violence, cohesion, severity or harshness
Ya Muttakabbiru – The Majestic One – recite to be granted rightness for your children – repeat after dua before approaching your wife/husband
Ya Khaliqu – The Creator – one who repeats this name at night, Allah Almighty creates an angel who worships obediently until the Day of Resurrection and the rewards and benefits of this angel’s worshipping will be attributed to the person who repeated this Holy name
Ya Bariu – The Evolver – repeat after Dua to restore harmony
Ya Musawirru – The Shaper – if a childless woman fasts and opens her fasting reciting x 21 times Ya Khaliqu, Ya Bariu and Ya Musawirru, Allah Almighty will provide her with family, inshallah
Ya Ghafiru – The Forgiver – Allah Almighty forgives those who constantly repeat this Holy name
Ya Qahharu – The Subduer – repeating this Holy name helps reduce the urges of the flesh and ridding the heart of worldly attachments leading to inner peace. There is also protection cruel injustice for those repeating this Holy name
Ya Wahhabu – The Bestower – if you are prisoner and repeat x 7 times after Dua and your wish will be granted. If you are finding it hard to earn your sustenance repeat this Holy name after midnight for 3 or 7 nights following ablution and praying 2 rakats and Allah Almighty will open the gates of providence to you
Ya Razzaqu – The Provider – Gates of providence are open to those who repeat this Holy name
Ya Fattahu – The Opener – repeat this Holy name to bring openness of heart and the way to victory
Ya Alimu – The All Knowing One – repeat this Holy name to for your hearts to be illuminated by this glorious name and many qualities of light will shine within us
Ya Qabidu – The Constrictor – eat 50 morsels of food a day, which has been written with this Holy name for 40 days and you will never suffer from starvation. E.g. a plate with the Holy name written in saffron, olive oil or musk and bread placed upon this plate
Ya Basitu – The Expander– before dawn, invoke this Holy name x 10 times- holding your hands with palms open and drawing down over face - you will never depend on other people
Ya Qaffidu – The Abaser – to obtain Divine protection against evil of your enemy repeat 70,000 times in a religious gathering following a 3 day fast
Ya Rafiu – The Exalter – repeat this Holy name x 100 times day & night – Allah Almighty will grant you superiority in respect, honour, virtue and wealth
Ya Muizzu – The Honourer– Allah Almighty grants dignity to those repeating this Holy name x 140 times after Isha prayer on Monday &/or Friday. They will have nothing to fear except the exalted Truth
Ya Mudhillu – The Dishonourer – repeat this Holy name x 75 times to be safe from envious people
Ya Samiu – The All Hearing One – Allah Almighty takes care of those repeating this Holy names x 100 times before Zuhr prayer on Thursday before speaking to anyone
Ya Basiru – The All Seeing One – Repeat this Holy name x 100 times between obligatory & customary prayers on Friday and Allah Almighty will grant you esteem in the eyes of other people
Ya Haqqamu – The Judge – Allah Almighty will reveal mysteries to those repeating this Holy name at night
Ya Adlu – The Just One – The Exalted Lord makes everyone obedient to those who write this Holy name on a piece of bread and eat it on the Friday night
Ya Latifu – The Subtle One – If a poor and lonely person repeats this Holy name x 100 times after praying 2 rakats to Allah Almighty inshallah He will fulfil all of his/her wishes
Ya Kabiru – The Aware One – Those suffering from bad habits will find correction by constantly repeating this Holy name
Ya Halimu – The Fore Bearing One – if a farmer writes this Holy name on a piece of paper where he has sown his crop, no harm or misfortune will befall his crop
Ya Azimu – The Magnificent One – love and respect will be attained by those who constantly/frequently invoke this Holy name
Ya Ghaffiru – The Forgiving One –repeating this Holy name will bring relief from fever, migraine, grief and sorrow
Ya Shakuru – The Appreciative One – if you life is hard and painful wash your face in water over which this Holy name has been repeated for x 49 times
Ya Aliu – The Most High – improvement comes with invocation of this Holy name. If fortunes door is closed it will re-open and travellers will soon reach their homes again
Ya Kabiru – The Great One – repeat this Holy name x 100 times a day for high honour
Ya Hafizu – The Preserver – repeat x 16 times daily to be safe from disaster
Ya Hasibu – The Reckoner – for protection against thieves, evil eye and harm from your enemy repeat this Holy name x 70 times day & night for 7 days begging on Thursday after reciting Hasbiallahu Hasib
Ya Jalilu – The Sublime One – write this name in musk & saffron and wash off writing and drink from ceramic container and you will be revered amongst men
Ya Karimu – The Generous One – repeat this Holy name constantly to be esteemed in this world and hereafter
Ya Raqeebu – The Watchful One – repeat this Holy name x 7 times over yourself and family. Allah Almighty’s protection is assured
Ya Mujibu – The Responsive One – repeat this Holy name and your Duas (wishes) will be granted
Ya Wasiu – All Embracing One – repeat this Holy name if you are experiencing difficulties in making ends meet and Allah Almighty will open the gates of providence to you
Ya Hakimu – The Wise One – repeat this Holy name and all your endeavours will turn out well
Ya Wadudu – The Loving One – repeat this Holy name to remove misunderstanding between 2 people. If one repeats this Holy name x1000 times over food and he/she should give it to the other to eat
Ya Majidu – The Glorious One – repeat this Holy name and you will be eminent
Ya Baithu – The Resurrector – fear of Allah will inspire those who repeat his Holy name
Ya Shahidu – The Witness – repeat this Holy name over disobedient children and they will pay attention
Ya Haqqu – The Truth – repeat this Holy name if you have lost something and you will find it again
Ya Wakilu – The Trustee – repeat this Holy name and enjoy protection from fire, water or other natural dangers
Ya Qawiyu – The Most Strong – repeat this Holy name to ward off harm from a superior foe or enemy
Ya Matinu – The Firm One – repeat this Holy name and difficult tasks will become easier
Ya Waliyu – The Protecting Friend – repeat this Holy name in hope of becoming a friend of Allah Almighty
Ya Hamidu – The Praiseworthy One – repeat this Holy name to earn love and approval from people
Ya Muhsiu – The Reckoner – those who fear the final reckoning will repeat this Holy name x 1000 times
Ya Mubdiu – The Originator – invoke this Holy name who threats to miscarry and she will be spared form miscarriage
Ya Muidu – The Restorer –repeat this Holy name x 70 times to ensure safety of an absent member of family
Ya Muhyiu – The Giver of Life – repeat this Holy name x 7 times daily to relief of a crushing burden
Ya Mumitu – The Creator of Death – repeat this Holy name to bring about destruction of one’s enemy
Ya Hayyu – The Living One – long life will be enjoyed who invoke this Holy name
Ya Qayyumu – The Subsisting One – invoke this Holy name to not to lapse into heedlessness
Ya Wajidu – The Finder – invoke this Holy name for richness of heart
Ya Majidu – The Noble– invoke this Holy name and the heart will be enlightened
Ya Wahidu – The Unique One– invoke this Holy name in a quiet place to remove fear & delusion
Ya Ahadu – The Unique One– invoke this Holy name in a quiet place to remove fear & delusion
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Saturday, 6 September 2008
Breaking the Fast in Ramadhan According to the Prophet (SWS)
The fast is broken at sunset, and it is termed in Arabic as Iftar. It is a time of happiness and refreshment after experiencing the pangs of hunger and thirst. It has been said the moments before opening the Fast, Allah Almighty is very close to His servants and any Dua made at this point sincerely will be granted Inshallah.
The Fast is usually broken with dates and in many cultures a light soup with bread or small side dishes. Breaking the fast is followed immediately by the evening obligatory prayer. In many parts of the world, including the US, breaking fast is observed in congregation in mosques and homes.
The Prophetic (SWS) etiquette of breaking fast: three rutabs (moist dates), or else tamr (dry dates), or else water, mentioning Allah, using the right hand, stating the du`a that fasting was for Allah and breakfast with his rizq (provision), and asking Allah aid in fasting, night-prayer, lowering the eyes, and guarding the tongue in Ramadan. The invocation (du`a) upon breaking fast is answered.
The following two du`as should be recited after breaking the fast:
اَللّهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَعَلى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ
Allahumma laka sumtu wa `alaa rizqika aftartu
O Allah! For You have I fasted and upon Your sustenance have I broken my fast. [Abu Dawud]
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللهُ
Dhahab az zamaa’u wab tallatil urooqu wa thabat al-ajru Insha-Allah
The thirst has vanished, the veins have been wetted and the reward is established - Insha-Allah. [Abu Dawud]
The Prophet (SWS) said: "Whosoever fasts experiences two joys. He is joyful when he breaks his fast, and is joyful because of his fasting when he meets his Lord." [Sahih Muslim]
"When evening approaches from this side (east) and the day retreats from this side (west) and the sun has set, the one who is fasting breaks his fast." [Bukhari and Muslim]
"Break your fast with a date, or with water because it is pure."
[Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi]
The Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, said: "My nation will remain in goodness as long as they break the fast as soon as it is due." [Muslim]
It is offensive and unhealthy to stuff the stomach with food after fasting. The Prophet (SWS) said: “Enough for a human being to have luqaymat (from 3 to 9 mouthfuls) that prop up his spine and, if he must have more [in his stomach], then one third of food, one third of water, and one third of air.”
Out of respect for the mosques and those who attend them among people, jinn, and angels foods that cause bad breath (such as garlic and onions), belching and gas should not be consumed.
Al-Hamdulillah, praise and peace be upon His Prophet Muhammad and on his Family, Companions and his Followers, inwardly and outwardly.
by Dr. Gibrail Haddad
Source: sunnah.org
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Friday, 5 September 2008
Sufi Meditation Zikr- Thursday 4 September 2008
As Salaam Alaikum All
Mashallah we had a nice surprise to see sheikh Abid, from Slough, to lead the heightening Zikr and Taraweeh prayers.
Welcome to brother Husayn, who just lives around the corner in Maida Vale who found us through the internet and thank you to John from Finchley who attended the Zikr and followed the whole Taraweeh prayers too!
You are both welcome any Thursday and hoped you enjoyed all the food brought by Auntie and desert, courtesy of Paul, by brother Yamin. Jazakhallah to all who provided the food for the night and thank you to everyone that came and for those who intended to come but did not make it.
We know it's Ramadhan and mostly people will be reading Taraweeh locally on the Thursday but we request to all, it will be beneficial for everyone to try and continue coming to Zikr during Ramadhan as an 'extra' act of devotion which, no doubt, will be infinitely rewarded by God Almighty here and hereafter especially in this Holy Month of Ramadhan.
May you all keep safe on all your journies and may Ramadhan be sweet and easy for you.
Inshallah see you all next week.
Salaams & See You Next Thursday
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Thursday, 4 September 2008
Welcoming the Month of Ramadhan
Ramadan is derived from ramdaa' which means "sun-baked," perhaps a reference to the pangs of fasting.
Anas (RA) said that when the month of Ramadan came the Prophet (SWS) said: "Glory to Allah! What are you facing now! What is coming ahead!" `Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) said: "My father's life for you, and my mother's! O Prophet of Allah, what is it? Did you receive revelation, or is an enemy coming?" He replied: "No, but the month of Ramadan has come, in which Allah forgives all the people of this Community." He also said: "If Allah's servants knew what Ramadan was, they would have wished it lasted for the whole year."
The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur'an is a time of tremendous blessings and the gate of repentance and return to Allah.
The Prophet (SWS) also said: "The month of Ramadan has come to you, a blessed month for the duration of which Allah has prescribed fasting for you. In it the gates of the heaven are open and the gates of Jehennum are shut." Another version adds: "And devils are put in chains."
The Prophet (SWS) named fasting "the poor-tax of the body" (zakat al-jasad) and he named it "a shield" (al-siyamu junnah) and also "half of restraint" (al-sabru nisfu al-sawm), and he named restraint "pure light" (al-sabru diya'). When asked who were the wanderers in the verse:
التَّائِبُونَ الْعَابِدُونَ الْحَامِدُونَ السَّائِحُونَ الرَّاكِعُونَ السَّاجِدونَ الآمِرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَالنَّاهُونَ عَنِ الْمُنكَرِ وَالْحَافِظُونَ لِحُدُودِ اللّهِ وَبَشِّرِ الْمُؤْمِنِي
Those that turn to Allah in repentance;
That serve Him, and praise Him;
That wander in devotion to His cause (al-sa'ihun);
That bow down and prostrate themselves in prayer;
That enjoin good and forbid evil;
And observe the limits set by Allah --
These do rejoice!
So proclaim the glad tidings to the believers. (9:112)
The Prophet (SWS) said: "The wanderers in the cause of Allah (al-sa'ihun) are those who fast" (hum al-sa'imun). Thus a true dervish fasts, and many of the great Shaykhs said that the path consists in hunger. The Prophet (SWS) also said: "There is no conceit in fasting."
The month of Ramadan is a tremendous witness on the Day of the judgment, and the Prophet (SWS) said: "I declare myself clear of them whose detractor is Ramadan." It brings immense rewards as he said: "Those who fast the month of Ramadan believing (in Allah and his Messenger) and seeking a reward, all their past sins are forgiven." Another version adds: "and pray (the voluntary night-prayer) in it" and in the end: "he comes out of his sins as on the day his mother gave birth to him."
According to the Companion `Ubadah ibn al-Samit the Prophet (SWS) used to say upon entering this month:
Allahumma sallimnee li ramadana wa sallim ramadana
wa sallimhu minnee mutaqabbilan.
"O Allah, greet and save me for Ramadan; greet and save Ramadan; greet and save Ramadan on my behalf, and grant me its acceptance."
by Dr.Gibrail Haddad
Source: sunnah.org
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