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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)

Wudu [Ritual Ablution] in the light of Hadith

Hadith 1: Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim report from Hazrat Abu Hurairah رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہ that Rasoolullah صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم  said ‘My Ummah will be summoned on the Day of Qiyaamat in a condition whereby their faces, hands and feet will be glowing from the vestiges of Wudu, thus whosoever of you has the ability to do so, should increase this glow.’

Hadith 2: It is in Sahih Muslim on the authority of Hazrat Abu Hurairah رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہ that Rasoolullah  صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم said to his companions, ‘Should I not inform you of such a thing through which Almighty Allah will remove your sins and exalt your status?’ The companions said, ‘Yes, O Prophet of Allah صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم ’, He صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم  said, ‘to perform proper Wudu at the time when you feel awkward in making Wudu and to go swiftly towards the Musjid, whilst waiting (in anticipation) after one Namaaz for the next. The reward of this is like tying your horse on the frontier of the infidels, for the sake of supporting the Muslim Empire.’

Hadith 3: Imam Maalik and Nasa’i narrated from Abdullah Sanabahi رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہ that Rasoolullah  صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم said, ‘When a Muslim performs Wudu, then by rinsing his mouth, the sins of the mouth fall away and when he inserts water into the nostrils and cleans them out, then the sins of the nose are released and when he washes his face then the sins of his face are washed away, to the extent that the (sins) of the eye lashes are washed away and when he washes his hands, then the sins of his hands are removed, to the extent that the (sins) of the finger nails are washed away and when he performs masah of his head, then the sins of the head fall away, to the extent that even the (sins) of the ears are washed away and when he washes his feet, then the sins of the feet are washed away, to the extent that they are washed away from (beneath) the toe nails. Thereafter, his endeavor towards performing his Namaaz is an additional (blessing) to this.’

Hadith 4: Baz’zaar has reported a Hassan (close to sound) narration, that Hazrat Uthman رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہ requested his servant Hamraan to bring him some water to perform Wudu and he then wished to go out, whereas it was a cold winters night. Hamraan says, ‘I brought the water to him and he performed his Wudu. He then washed his hands and feet (in other words he performed Wudu), so I said to him, (I pray) Allah rewards your intention but it is a very cold night (to be going out). On hearing this, he said, I heard Rasoolullah  صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم saying, ‘Allah forgives the past and future sins of a person who makes Kaamil (proper) Wudu.’’

Hadith 5: Tabrani reported in Awsat from Hazrat Ameer-ul-Momineen Maula Ali کرّم اﷲ تعالیٰ وجہہ that the Holy Prophet  صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم said, ‘There is two folds reward for that person who performs proper Wudu in intense cold weather.’

Hadith 6: Imam Ahmed bin Hambal narrates from Hazrat Anas رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہ that Huzoor Sayyid-e-Aalam  صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم said, ‘He who makes Wudu once (meaning he washed each part of the body that needs to be washed in Wudu, once), then this is (of that which is) essential and for the one who washes twice, there is twofold reward and for the one who washes each part thrice, then this is my manner of Wudu and the Wudu of the past Prophets.’

Hadith 7: It is in Sahih Muslim on the authority of Uqba bin Aamir رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہ that Rasoolullah صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم  said, ‘Jannat becomes Waajib (compulsory) upon a Muslim who performs Wudu thoroughly and thereafter stands with complete spiritual and physical devotion, and performs two Raka’ats of Salaah.’

Hadith 8: It is in Muslim on the authority of Ameer ul Momineen Farooq-e-Azam Hazrat Umar ibn-e-Khattab رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہ that Rasoolullah صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم said, ‘When anyone from amongst you performs Wudu thoroughly and then recites:

اَشْھَدُ اَنْ لَّا اِلٰہَ اِلَّا اللہُ وَحْدَہٗ لَا شَرِیْکَ لَہٗ وَاَشْھَدُ اَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُہٗ وَرَسُوْلُہٗ

Ash Hadu Al Laa ilaaha il lal laahu Wahdahu La Shareeka Lahu wa Ashhadu An’na Muhammadan Abduhu wa Rasooluhu

All 8 Doors of Paradise shall be opened unto him and he may enter it through whichever Door he wishes.’

Hadith 9: Tirmizi reported on the authority of Hazrat Abdullah ibn Umar رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہ that Rasoolullah  صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم said, ‘Ten virtuous deeds will be recorded for a person who performs (fresh) Wudu over the Wudu which he already has.’

Hadith 10: Ibn Khuzaima narrates in his Sahih that Abdullah ibn Buraidah رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہ reported from his father that one day Rasoolullah صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم  summoned Hazrat Bilal رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہ and said ‘O Bilal رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہ ! Through which action of yours did I find you walking ahead of me in Jannat? I visited Jannat last night and I could hear your footsteps ahead of me.’ Bilal رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہ said, ‘Ya Rasool’Allah صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم ! After calling out the Azaan, I perform 2 Raka’ats of Salaah, and whenever my Wudu becomes void (i.e. breaks), I immediately perform Wudu again.’ Nabi  صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم  said, ‘It is for this reason.’ (I heard your footsteps in Paradise).

Hadith 11: Tirmizi and Ibn Majah have reported from Sa’eed ibn Zaid رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنھما that Rasoolullah  صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم said, ‘The Wudu of one who did not pronounce the Bismillah is not complete.’ (In other words he has not performed thorough Wudu. The meaning of this is the same as mentioned in the other Ahadith)

Hadith 12: Darqutni and Baihaqi have reported in their Sunan from Hazrat Abdullah ibn Mas’ud رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہ that Rasoolullah  صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم said, ‘The body of one who pronounces Bismillah before performing Wudu, has become purified from head to toe and as for the one who performed his Wudu without proclaiming Bismillah, then only those parts of his body have been purified, over which he poured water.’

Hadith 13: Imam Bukhari and Muslim report on the authority of Hazrat Abu Hurairah رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہ that Rasoolullah  صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم said, ‘When one awakens from a dream (sleep), he should perform Wudu and clean his nostrils thrice, for shaitaan spends the night in his nostrils.’

Hadith 14: Tabrani narrates a Hassan narration on the authority of Hazrat Ali رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہ citing that Rasoolullah  صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم said, ‘If I did not feel that it would be difficult upon my Ummah, I would have commanded them to perform miswak with every Wudu. (In other words I would have made it Fard. In some narrations the term Fard has also appeared).’

Hadith 15: It is also mentioned in one narration of Tabrani that Rasoolullah  صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم never went for any Salaah without performing Miswak (cleaning the teeth).

Hadith 16: It is in Sahih Muslim on the authority of Hazrat A’isha رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہا that when Rasoolullah  صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم would return home from any (journey), he would first perform Miswak.

Hadith 17: Imam Ahmed narrates from Ibn Umar رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنھما that Rasoolullah  said, ‘Make it a habit to perform Miswak, as it is a means of cleansing the mouth and a means of attaining the pleasure of Allah.’

Hadith 18: Abu Nu’aim narrates on the authority of Hazrat Jaabir رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہ that Rasoolullah  صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم said, ‘To perform 2 Raka’ats after performing Miswak is more exalted than 70 Raka’ats which is performed without performing Miswak.’

Hadith 19: It has been mentioned in one narration that the Namaaz which is performed after Miswak is 70 folds more exalted than the Namaaz which is performed without making Miswak.

Hadith 20: It is narrated in Mishkaat Shareef from Hazrat Sayyidah A’isha رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہا that there are 10 actions which are of Fitrat (inherent qualities) [In other words these actions were commanded in every Shariat]:

1. To trim the moustache

2. To lengthen the beard

3. To perform Miswak

4. To put water into the nostrils (cleansing the nostrils)

5. To clip the nails

6. To wash between the toes

7. To remove the hair from under the arms

8. To remove the pubic hair

9. To perform Istinja (to clean oneself after answering the call of nature)

10. To rinse the mouth

Hadith 21: It is on the authority of Hazrat Ali رضی اﷲ تعالیٰ عنہ that Rasoolullah  صلی اﷲ تعالیٰ علیہ وسلم said, ‘When a servant (believer) performs Miswak and then stands for Salaah, an Angel stands behind him and listens to his Qir’at (recitation). The Angel then comes so close to him, that it places its mouth against the mouth of that person (the Namaazi).’ The Masha’ikh (Pious Grandmasters) have mentioned that a person (believer) who is habitual of making Miswak, will be blessed with the opportunity of being able to recite the Kalima at the time of his death and that person who uses opium, will not be blessed with the opportunity of reciting the Kalima at the time of his death.

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 Bahaar-e-Shariat Volume 2)

Courtesy: Imam Mustafa Raza Research Center

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