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ترجمۂ کنزالایمان: اللہ کے نام سے شروع جو نہایت مہربان رحم والا

Translation: Allah in the name of the most Affectionate the Merciful

Du’a for Reading the Book or Islamic Lesson

Read the following Du’a (supplication) before studying a religious book or Islamic lesson , you will remember whatever you study.

Translation:Ya Allah! Open the portal of knowledge and wisdom for us, and have mercy on us! O the one who is the most honourable and glorious! (Al-Mustaraf, vol. 1, pp. 40)

Note: Recite Durud Sharif once before and after the Du’a.

ترجمۂ کنزالایمان:اور اگر جب وہ اپنی جانوں پر ظلم کریں تو اے محبوب تمہارے حضور حاضر ہوں اور پھر اللہ سے معافی چاہیں اور رسول ان کی شفاعت فرمائے تو ضرور اللہ کو بہت توبہ قبول کرنے والا مہربان پائیں۔

                                                                                                      

Translation of Kanzul Iman:And if when they do justice unto their souls, then O beloved! They should come to you and then beg forgiveness of Allah and the messenger should intercede for them then surely, they would find Allah Most Relenting, Merciful (4:64)

Excellence of Durud Shareef

The Noble Rasool صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم has stated, ‘Whoever recites Salat upon me one time, Allah عزوجل sends ten mercies upon him.’ (Sahih Muslim, pp. 166, vol. 1)

The Prophet Is Haazir And Naazir

The Ahle Sunnat believes and accepts that the Holy Prophet  is Haazir-o-Naazir (Present and Aware of the condition of every thing)

Almighty Al’laah says in the Holy Qur’aan,

“O Bearer of unseen news (Nabi) Undoubtedly, We have sent you being Haazir and Naazir (one who is present and seeing) and as a bearer of glad tidings and a Warner and an inviter towards Al’laah by His command, and a radiant sun.” [SurahAl Ahzab Verse.45]

Note: It should be noted that the word which appears in this verse is “Shaahid” which means witness and it should be understood that only he can be a witness before whom a certain action has taken place. It is for this reason that the word Shaahid is said to mean (Haazir-o-Naazir) ‘Present’ since it has to do with witnessing and being present.

It has been stated in Tafseer-e-Kabeer, Roohul Mu’aani, Abu Mas'ood, Baidhaawi, Jamal and Jalaalain that the Prophet  being a witness is for those towards whom he was sent as a Prophet. The writing of Tafseer Jalaalain reads,

“(It means) We have sent you as a witness (Haazir-o-Naazir) unto those towards whom you have been sent.” [Tafseer Jalaalain Pg.355]

In Sahih Muslim Shareef it is stated the Holy Prophet  said,

 “I have been sent towards the entire creation of Almighty Al’laah.” [Sahih Muslim Shareef - Mishkaat Shareef Pg.516]

Allama Taahir Patni has stated in Majma-ul-Bihaar that,

“I am a Shaahid (witness), in other words I will testify regarding your deeds. I am constantly with you.”

He futher mentions that in Tabraani it has been stated:

I will testify and intercede based on the fact that they spent their lives for the sake of Almighty Al’laah.” [Majma’ul Bihaar]

The Holy Prophet  has stated,

“I am even closer to every believer, more than his own soul. Whosoever leaves behind any unfulfilled debt, it is upon me (to fulfil it).” [Nisa’i Shareef Pg.279 Vol.1]

Almighty Al’laah says in the Holy Qur’aan,

“And We have sent you not, but as Mercy unto all the Worlds” [Surah Ambiya Verse.107]

Commentating on this verse of the Qur’aan Allama Aaloosi  says,

 “And the Mercy of the Holy Prophet  over all the worlds is in this context that he is the greatest means between the entire Universe and the blessings of Al’laah due to his excellence and status, as the Noor (light) of the Prophet  is the first creation and it has been mentioned in the Hadith-e-Paak,(O Jaabir) The very first thing which Al’laah created is the Noor of your Nabi.

He further quotes another Hadith where it has been mentioned,

‘Al’laah is the Giver and I am the Distributor’ and the discussion of the masterful Sufis in this matter is even more indepth than which I have said.” (Tafseer Roohul Mu’aani Pg.105 Vol.17]

Concerning the very same verse, Allama Ismaeel Haqqi in Tafseer

Roohul Bayaan says,

“O sensible one! Almighty Al’laah has informed us that the Noor-e-Muhammadi  is the first creation. After this the rest of the creation from the Arsh right up to Taht Thar’ra (seven earths) was created from his Noor. According to this, you are the Rasool of the worlds and mercy unto the entire creation, thus everything is from you and it should be said that the existence of the entire creation is through you and your mercy is on all of them. He is the mercy of every atom in the universe. We understand that the entire creation was held in reserve without any souls in (the heights of) the skies, awaiting the arrival of the Holy Prophet . When he arrived, then everything came to life since he is the soul of the entire universe.” [Tafseer Roohul Bayaan Pg.528 - Part 17]

Almighty Al’laah says in the Holy Qur’aan,

“And know that Al’laah’s Rasool is amongst you.” [Surah Al Hujurat Verse.7]

“This Nabi is the Master of the Muslims, even more than there own souls and his wives are their mothers.” [Surah Al AhzabVerse.6]

“Undboubtedly, came to you from amongst you, that Prophet, who is displeased to see you in difficulty, (he is) one who dearly desires your well-being, (one who) is (truly) compassionate and merciful towards the Muslims.” [SurahTauba Verse.128]

“And you say, 'Work on! Your work will be seen by Al’laah and His Prophet and the Muslims.” [Surah Tauba105]

Hazrat Abu Hurairah  has stated that the Holy Prophet  said,

“Whosoever saw me in his dream will soon see me whilst awake.” [Bukhari Shareef Pg.1035 Vol.2 - Fathul Baari Pg.283 Vol.12 - Umdatul Qaari Pg.140 Vol.24 - Irshaadus Saari Pg.113 Vol.10 - Mishkaat Shareef Pg.394 - Ash'atul Lam’aat Pg.640 Vol.3 – Mirkaat Pg.27 Vol.9 - Abu Dawood Pg.329 Vol.2 - Jaame Tirmizi Pg.52 Vol.2 - Mawahibul Laduniyah - Zurqaani Shareef Pg.289 Vol.2 – Sahih Muslim Shareef Pg.242 Vol.2]

Commentating on this Hadith, Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Haq Muhadith Dehlwi  says, “In this there is glad tidings for those who see the Holy Prophet  in their dreams that after passing through the darkness of the Nafs and the completion of suppressing the desires of the body they have reached this stage that in reality, without any veil, whilst awake, they will have the opportunity of seeing him just like the Awliyah Al’laah who see him while awake. In the light of this Hadith it is evident that to see the Holy Prophet  whilst awake is possible and proper.” [Ash'atul Lam'aat Pg.640 Vol.3]

“Even though the Ulama have difference of opinion on numerous issues relating to different madhabs, not a single one has any doubt in this case (and all accept) that without any doubt and illusion, the Holy Prophet  is continuously alive and he is Haazir and Naazir in the Aamaal of his Ummat and he grants his mercy towards those who turn towards him and he guides them.” [Maktoobat Shareef bar Haashia Akhbaarul Akhyaar Shareef Pg.161]

Hazrat Abu Hameed Sa'adi  says that the Holy Prophet  said,

“When any one of you enters a Musjid, then send salaams upon the Prophet  and then say, “O Al’laah open for me the doors of mercy.” [Ibn Majah Pg.56 – Abu Dawood Pg.72 Vol.1 - Sunan Kubra Pg.242 Vol.2]

Hazrat Qaadi Ayaaz  says that Hazrat Alqama  has stated,

“Whenever I enter the Musjid I say, 'O Nabi! May there be salaams upon you and may there be the blessings and the mercy of Al’laah.” [Shifa Shareef Pg.52 Vol.2]

Allama Qaazi Ayaaz Maaliki  says that Hazrat Amr bin Dinaar Taabi’ee whilst commentating on the verse of the Qur’aan:

When you enter into any home, then greet your own  [Surah Noor – Verse.61]

says,

“When there is no one in the house, then say, Salaams be upon the Nabi  and Al’laah's mercy and blessings.” [Ash Shifa Page.52 Vol.2]

Mulla Ali Qaari  says,

“This is because the Blessed Soul of the Prophet Muhammad , is present in the home of every Muslim.” [Shara Shifa Pg.464 Vol.3]

Allama ibn Hajar Asqalani, Allama Badrud'deen Aini, Allama Qistalaani and Allama Abdul Baaqi say,

“This too can be said about the ways of the Ahle Irfaan (People of Spiritual Understanding), that when these Namaazis open the doors of the Angelic Domain with their At Tahiy’yaat, they are then granted permission to enter into the Court of The All Existing, The One who has no end” (i.e. AL’LAAH). Their eyes become cool through the pleasure of invocation. They are then cautioned (reminded) that the excellence which they have been blessed with in the Court of Al’laah is through the blessing and mediation of the Holy Prophet. When these worshippers, (now) aware of this (excellence and its reality) raise their sights in the Court of Almighty Al’laah, they see the Beloved present in the Exalted Court of the Beloved (in other words they see the Prophet  in the Court of Al’laah). On seeing the Holy Prophet  they immediately say ‘As Salaamu Alaika Ayuhan Nabiyu Wa Rahmatul laahi Wa Barakaatuhu’ (directing their full attention towards him).” [Fathul Baari Pg.250 Vol.2 - Zurqaani Shareef Pg.329/330 - Umdatul Qaari Pg.111 Vol.6 – Mawahibul Laduniyah Pg.230 Vol.2]

Ya Allah عزوجل of Mustafa  صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلم! We make sincere Dua that  blesses us all with strength in Imaan and true love for the Holy Prophet  صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وسلمand for all those who follow that which has been taught and commanded by Him. Amin! (Source: Extracted from Proper Sunni Beliefs)

Courtesy: Imam Mustafa Raza Research Center

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