Thursday, 3 July 2014
What du'as to recite At the Time of Undertaking Journey?
"Bismillah"
Meaning:
In the name of Allah
After taking seat
"Alhamdulillah"
Meaning:
Praise be to Allah
At the time of Starting
"Subhanal-lazi sakh-khara lana haza wama kunna Lahu Muqrinin. Wa Inna Ila Rabbina Lamunqalibun"
Meaning:
Praise (of Allah) Who has controlled this vehicle for us and we are unable to control it. And surely we will return to our Lord.
What Du'as to recite after having Good Dream and after having Bad Dream?
Du'a After Having a Good Dream
"Alhamdulillahi Rabbil alamin"
Meaning:
All Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of the Worlds
Du'a After Having a Bad Dream
"A'uzu Billahi minash shaitanir Rajim"
Meaning:
I take refuge of Allah from Shaitan the accursed
Wednesday, 2 July 2014
What are the sunnahs of sleeping? and Awakening?
The Prophet (s) said,
"For him who holds fast to my sunnah at the time of corruption of my ummah, is the reward of a hundred martyrs"
Sunnah of Sleeping:
Perform Wuzu before going to sleep
Recite Surah Al Mulk
Recite Ayatul Kursi
Recite Ayatul Kursi
Recite Surahs Ikhlaas, Falaq, Nas 3 times (There are other Du'a and recitations as well)
To make the bed ourselves
Clean and Dust the bed thrice
Recite "Du'a before sleeping"(click here to view dua)
Sleep on the right hand side
Sleep with the right palm under right cheek
Face Qiblah
Sleep with niyaat to wake up for tahajjud salah
Sunnah of Awakening:
Say Alhamdhulillah
Rub the face and eyes with the palms of the hands
Recite "Du'a after waking up"(Click here to view dua)
Tuesday, 1 July 2014
What are the Twelve months of the Islamic Lunar Calendar?
Lunar calendar consisting of 12 months in a year
The total number of days in Islamic Calendar is 354 or 355 days
It is used by Muslims everywhere to determine the proper days on which
- To observe the annual fast in the month of Ramadan
- To attend Hajj pilgrimage,
- To celebrate other Islamic holidays and festivals.
The first year was the Islamic year beginning in AD 622 during which the prophet Muhammad (saw) migrated from Mecca to Medina, known as the Hijra
The current Islamic year is 1435 AH
The twelve months of Islamic calendar are:
- Muharram
- Safar
- Rabi' al-awwal
- Rabi' al-akhir
- Jumada al-awwal
- Jumada al-akhir
- Rajab
- Sha'aban
- Ramadan
- Shawwal
- Dhu al-Qi'dah
- Dhu al-Hijjah
Reward of 100 martyrs - What are the Sunnah of Eating?
The Prophet (s) said,
"For him who holds fast to my sunnah at the time of corruption of my ummah, is the reward of a hundred martyrs"
Sunnah of Eating:
- Wash both hands upto wrists
- Sit and eat on the floor
- First spread out a cloth on the floor
- Recite "Du'a before eating"(click here to view dua)
- Eat with the right hand
- Eat from the side that is near you
- Do not eat very hot food
- If a small piece of food falls down, pick it up, clean and eat it
- Don't find fault with the food
- Lick your fingers after eating
- Clean the plate thoroughly after eating
- Recite "Du'a after eating"(click here to view dua)
- Wash both the hands after eating
- Gargle the mouth
Simple and Important Daily Du'a practiced by our Prophet Muhammad (saw) Part II
Simple and Important Daily Du'a practiced by our Prophet Muhammad (saw) Part II
Du'a Before Sleeping
"Allahumma bismika amutu waahya"
meaning:
O Allah! With your name I die and I live
Du'a After Waking Up
"Alhamdulillahil-lazi Ahyana Ba'da ma Amatana Wa Ilaihin nushur"
meaning:
All praise to Allah, Who revived us to life after giving us death, and to Him we shall have to return
Du'a Before Eating
"Bismillahi Wa 'ala barakatil-lahi"
meaning:
In the name of Allah and with the blessing of Allah
Du'a After Eating
"Alhamdu lillahil-lazi at'amana wa saqana wa ja'alana minal-muslimin"
meaning:
All praises are due to Allah Who has provided us with food and drink and made muslims
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