Masjid Raya Makhfudz, Makassar – Indonesia
By time, Indeed, mankind is in loss, Except for those who have believed and done righteous deeds and advised each other to truth and advised each other to patience.
Surah Al-`Aşr
Or have they taken protectors [or allies] besides him? But Allah – He is the Protector, and He gives life to the dead, and He is over all things competent. Surah Ash-Shūraá (42:9)
Hasan Al Basri (rahimillah) said:
“What do you think of a day when people will stand on their feet for 50.000 years, without having a bite to eat, a drop to drink until their necks will break from thirst and their stomachs will burn out of hunger? Then they (the disobedient) will turn to Hell and drink from a fountain whose water will be boiling and whose heat will be scorching”
Ihya Ulum Ad-Deen
The Day is approaching when every soul shall find itself confronted with whatever good it has done and whatever evil it has wrought. It will then wish that there be a wide space between it and the Day! Allah warns you to beware of Him; He is Most Tender towards His servants.Surah Ali-Imran [3:30]
It is narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira (Radi Allah Anhu) that: “When, the son of Adam recites the Ayaah of Sajdah (prostration) and then falls down in prostration, the Satan goes into seclusion and weeps and says: Alas, and in the narration of Abu Kuraib the words are: Woe unto me, the son of Adam was commanded to prostrate, and he prostrated and Paradise was entitled to him and I was commanded to prostrate, but I refused and am doomed to Hell.”
[Sahih Muslim : Book 1 Kitab Al-Iman, Number 144]
The Mosques of Allâh shall be maintained only by those who believe in Allâh and the Last Day; perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât), and give Zakât and fear none but Allâh. It is they who are expected to be on true guidance. (At-Tawbah 9:18)
Benefits of Reciting the 99 names of Allah
When adopting a particular name as Wazeefah (daily recital) add (Yaa) before
the name and remove the (Al).
For example, (Ar-Rahmaan) must be recited as (Yaa-Rahmaanu) and NOT as
(Yaa-Ar-Rahmaanu).
1. Allah (The Name of Allah)
If you recite this name of Allah 1000 times daily, Allah will remove all doubts
and uncertainities from your heart and instill determination and faith.
Insha-Allah.
2. Ar-Rahmaan (The Compassionate)
If you recite this name of Allah 100 times daily after every Salaah (prayer),
Allah will remove hard-heartedness and negligence from your heart. Insha-Allah.
3. Ar-Raheem (The Most Merciful)
If you recite this name of Allah 100 times daily after every Salaah (prayer),
Allah will safeguard you against all calamities and maladies. Insha-Allah.
4. Al-Malik (The Sovereign)
If you recite this name of Allah abundantly every day after Zawaal (the time of
mid-day immediately before Duhr prayer), Allah will give you abundant wealth.
Insha-Allah.
5. Al-Quddoos (The Most Holy)
If you recite this name of Allah abundantly every day, Allah will cure you of
all spiritual sickness. Insha-Allah.
6. As-Salaam (The Bestower of Peace)
If you recite this name of Allah abundantly, Allah will protect you from all
calamities and maladies. If you recite it 115 times and blow on a sick person,
Allah will restore his health. Insha-Allah.
7. Al-Mu’min (The Granter of Security)
If you recite this name of Allah 630 times in times of fear, Allah will protect
you from all calamities, mishaps and losses. If you write it on paper (or
engrave it on a silver ring) and keep it with you (as Ta’weez), your physical
and spiritual safety will remain the responsibility of Allah. Insha-Allah.
8. Al-Muhaymin (The Protector)
If you offer 2 rakaat Salaah after ghusl and read, with sincerity, this name of
Allah 100 times, Allah will purify you physically and spiritually. If you recite
it 115 times, Allah will acquaint you with the unseen. Insha-Allah.
9. Al-‘Azeez (The Mighty)
If you recite this name of Allah 40 times each day for 40 days, Allah will grant
you honor and self-sufficiency. If you recite it 41 times daily with constancy,
Allah will grant you honor and self-sufficiency, if you are being treated with
dishonor. Insha-Allah.
10. Al-Jabbaar (The Compeller)
If you recite this name of Allah 226 times every morning and evening, Allah will
safeguard you against the oppression of tyrants and despots. Insha-Allah.
11. Al-Mutakabbir (The Majestic)
If you recite this name of Allah constantly, Allah will grant you honor and
greatness. If you read it continually before any task, it will be accomplished.
Insha-Allah.
12. Al-Khaaliq (The Creator)
If you recite this name of Allah 100 times for 7 days, Allah will safeguard you
against all adversities. If you form the habit of reciting it regularly, Allah
will appoint an angel who will worship Allah continuously on your behalf.
Insha-Allah.
13. Al-Baari’ (The Maker)
If a barren woman fasts for 7 days and each day, after making iftaar with water,
reads (Yaa-Baari’-Ul Musawwiru) 21 times, Allah will grant her male children.
Insha-Allah.
14. Al-Musawwir (The Fashioner of Forms)
If a barren woman fasts for 7 days and each day, after making iftaar with water,
reads (Yaa-Baari’-Ul Musawwiru) 21 times, Allah will grant her male children.
Insha-Allah.
15. Al-Ghaffaar (The Forgiver)
If you recite this name of Allah 100 times after Jumma Salaah (prayer), you will
soon begin to perceive Allah’s forgiveness. If you say (Yaa-Ghaffaaru Ighfirli)
daily after Asr Salaah (prayer), Allah will include you amongst those whom he
has forgiven. Insha-Allah.
16. Al-Qahhaar (The Subduer)
If you recite this name of Allah continually, Allah will free you from the love
of this world and, instead, Allah’s love will become inborn in your heart.
Insha-Allah.
17. Al-Wahhaab (The Bestower)
If a poverty stricken person recites this name of Allah continuously or writes
it and keeps it on him (as Taaweez) or recites this name of Allah 40 times in
the last sajdah of Salaat-ud-Doha (Chast prayer), Allah will free him from
poverty in an unexpected and amazing manner. Insha-Allah.
For particular need to be fulfilled, observe sajdah 3 times in the courtyard of
the house or Masjid (Mosque) and then lift your hands (as in Du’a) and recite
this name of Allah 100 times, Allah will fulfill your need. Insha-Allah.
18. Ar-Razzaaq (The Provider)
Before Fajr Salaah (prayer), if you blow in all four corners of your house
beginning from the right-hand corner while facing Qiblah, after reciting this
name of Allah 10 times in each corner, Allah will open the doors of rizq
(sustenance) for you; sickness and poverty will never enter your home.
Insha-Allah.
19. Al-Fattaah (The Opener)
If you recite this name of Allah 70 times by placing both your hands on your
bosom after Fajr Salaah (prayer), Allah will illumunate your heart with the Noor
of Imaan. Insha-Allah.
20. Al-‘Aleem (The All-Knowing)
If you recite this name of Allah abundantly, Allah will open the gates of
knowledge and wisdom for you. Moreover, your heart will be filled with the
Ma’rifah (cognizance) of Allah. Insha-Allah.
21. Al-Qaabid (The Withholder)
If you write this name of Allah (with saffron or by the mere action of your
finger) on four morsels of bread each day for 4 days and eat them, Allah will
safeguard you against hunger, thirst, injuries, pain etc. Insha-Allah.
22. Al-Baasit (The Expander)
If you recite this name of Allah 10 times daily by lifting your hands towards
the heavens (as in Du’a) after Salaat-ud-Doha (Chast prayer) and thereafter pass
your hands across the face (as when finsihing Du’a), Allah will grant you
self-sufficiency and independence. Insha-Allah.
23. Al-Khaafid (The Abaser)
If you recite this name of Allah 500 times, Allah will fulfill your needs and
remove all your difficulties. If you fast for 3 days and on the fourth day say
this beautiful name 70 times while sitting in seclusion, you will gain victory
over your enemy. Insha-Allah.
24. Ar-Raafi’ (The Exalter)
If you recite this name of Allah 100 times in the middle of the fourteenth night
of every lunar month, Allah will grant you self-sufficiency and independence of
the entire creation. Insha-Allah.
25. Al-Mu’iz (The Bestower of Honor)
If you recite this name of Allah 40 times after Maghrib Salaah (prayer) on every
Monday and Friday, Allah will grant you honor and reverence. Insha-Allah.
26. Al-Mudhil (The Humiliator)
If you make Du’a for protection after reciting this name of Allah 75 times,
Allah will protect you from the evils of envious persons, oppressors and
enemies. Insha-Allah.
If you fear a particular enemy then, after reciting this name of Allah 75 times,
you may observe sajdah and invoke Allah’s help against the enemy in the
following manner: “O Allah! Protect me from the evils of so and so.”, Allah will
grant you protection. Insha-Allah.
27. As-Sami’ (The All-Hearing)
If you recite this name of Allah 500 times or 50 times on Thurday after offering
Salaat-ud-Doha (Chast prayer), Allah will surely grant your Du’as. Insha-Allah.
It is necessary that no talking be done during the course of reciting it.
If you recite this name of Allah 100 times on a Thursday between the Sunnah and
Fardh of Fajr Salaah (prayer), Allah will favour you with with His special
blessings. Insha-Allah.
28. Al-Baseer (The All-Seeing)
If you recite this name of Allah 100 times after the Jumma Salaah (prayer)
constantly, Allah will grant strength to your eye-sight and Noor (light) to your
heart. Insha-Allah.
29. Al-Hakam (The Judge)
If you recite this name of Allah 99 times while in the state of Wudhu during the
last portion of the night, Allah will cause your heart to perceive all secrets
and to be filled with Noor (light). If you recite this name on a Friday night in
such a manner that you grow euphoric and ecstatic then Allah will cherish your
heart with manifestations and inspirations. Insha-Allah.
30. Al-‘Adl (The Just)
If you write this name of Allah (with saffron or by the mere action of your
finger) on 20 pieces of bread on the day or night of Jumma and consume it, Allah
will cause the entire creation to become subservient to you. Insha-Allah.
31. Al-Lateef (The Most Affectionate, The Knower of Subtleties)
If you recite this name of Allah 133 times daily, Allah will grant abundance in
your rizq (sustenance) and cause all your tasks to be accomplished without
difficulties. If you are afflicted with poverty, misery, sickness, loneliness or
any adversity, then you should make Wudhu in the proper manner and offer 2
rakaat Salaah (prayer) and then bearing in mind the objective, recite this name
of Allah 100 times. Allah will surely grant you deliverance. Insha-Allah.
32. Al-Khabeer (The All-Aware)
If you recite this name of Allah continually for seven days, you will begin to
perceive hidden secrets. If you have insatiable desire for pleasure, recite this
name of Allah continually. Allah will free you from such base desires.
Insha-Allah
33. Al-Haleem (The Forbearing)
If you write this name of Allah on paper, soak it in water and then sprinkle or
rub the water on something, then Barakah (Allah’s blessing) will be imparted to
it and Allah will safeguard it against all calamities. Insha-Allah
34. Al-‘Azeem (The Magnificient)
If you recite this name of Allah constantly, you will be graced with great honor
and dignity. Insha-Allah.
35. Al-Ghafoor (The Forgiving)
If you recite this name of Allah frequently, all your maladies, sorrow and grief
will be removed. Barakah (Allah’s blessing) will be imparted to your wealth and
offsprings.
As related in a hadith, if you recite (Yaa-Rabbigh-firli) 3 times while in
sajdah, Allah will forgive all your past sins and any sins that you may commit
in future. Insha-Allah.
36. Ash-Shakoor (The Grateful)
If you recite this name of Allah 41 times while facing any difficulties
(financial, physical, spritual, mental etc), Allah will grant deliverance soon.
Insha-Allah.
37. Al-‘Aliyy (The Highest)
If you recite this name of Allah daily and constantly and keep with you a
written copy of it, Allah will exalt you, grant affluence and fulfill all your
desires. Insha-Allah.
38. Al-Kabeer (The Greatest)
If you have been dismissed from a post, then fast for seven days and each day
recite this name of Allah 1000 times, Allah will reinstate you to your post and
grace you with honor and dignity. Insha-Allah.
39. Al-Hafeez (The Preserver)
If you recite this name of Allah daily and constantly, and keep with you a
written copy of it, Allah will protect you from all hazards, losses and harmful
things. Insha-Allah.
40. Al-Muqeet (The Sustainer)
If you recite this name of Allah 7 times and blow in a bowl of water and drink
it yourself or allow someone else to drink from it or to take a deep breath from
the bowl, Allah will fulfill all your desires soon. Insha-Allah.
41. Al-Haseeb (The Reckoner)
If you fear any human being or any thing, recite (Hasbiyallaahul-Haseebu) 70
times in the morning and 70 times at night for eight days starting from
Thursday, Allah will grant you protection against the evil of the person or
thing you fear. Insha-Allah.
42. Al-Jaleel (The Exalted)
If you write (Yaa Jaleelu) on a paper with saffron or musk and keep it with
you as a Ta’weez, Allah will give you honor, greatness, rank and dignity.
Insha-Allah.
43. Al-Kareem (The Generous)
If you wish to be revered and honored by the Ulama and pious people recite this
name of Allah continually and fall asleep. Allah will fulfill your wish.
Insha-Allah.
44. Ar-Raqeeb (The Watchful)
If you recite this name of Allah 7 times each day and blow on yourself and your
family, Allah will protect you and your wealth from destruction and calamities.
Recite this name of Allah all the time to be safeguarded at all times.
Insha-Allah.
45. Al-Mujeeb (The Responsive)
If you recite this name of Allah constantly, you will perceive that all your
Du’as are being granted. Insha-Allah.
46. Al-Waasi’ (The All-Encompassing)
If you recite this name of Allah repeatedly, Allah will grant you spiritual and
material self-sufficiency and independence. Insha-Allah.
47. Al-Hakeem (The Wise)
If you recite this name of Allah constantly, Allah will open the doors of
knowledge and wisdom for you. If you want a particular task to be accomplished
recite this name Of Allah frequently and constantly. Insha-Allah.
48. Al-Wadood (The Most Loving)
If you recite this name of Allah 1000 times, blow on food, and consume it along
with your spouse, Allah will settle all your disputes and differences and create
a strong bond of love and affection . Insha-Allah.
49. Al-Majeed (The Most Glorious)
A person who has contracted a fatal disease such as pox, leprosy etc. should
fast on the 13th, 14th and 15th of the lunar month and after breaking fast
recite this name of Allah profusely, blow on water and drink it. He will soon be
cured. Insha-Allah.
50. Al-Baa’ith (The Resurrector)
If you place your hand on your bosom and recite this name of Allah 101 times at
bedtime, your heart will become alive with knowledge and wisdom. Insha-Allah.
51. Ash-Shaheed (The Witness)
If you wish your disobedient wife or children become obedient, place your hand
on their forehead and recite this name of Allah 21 times and blow on them. They
will soon become obedient. Insha-Allah.
52. Al-Haqq (The Truth)
If your family member is missing or absconding or if your belongings have been
stolen, write this name of Allah on all 4 corners of a square paper. At the time
of Sehri place the paper on your palms and lift it toward the heavens and make
Du’a. The missing person or the stolen goods will be returned soon, free from
any harm or damage. Insha-Allah.
53. Al-Wakeel (The Trustee)
If you fear any calamity caused by an act of Allah, recite this name of Allah
repeatedly, you will be protected from all calamities. Insha-Allah.
54. Al-Qawiyy (The Most Strong)
If you are genuinely oppressed or victimized, recite this name of Allah
profusely with a view to counteracting the oppressor. Allah will render you
proctection. Insha-Allah. This should never be done if circumstances do not
warrant.
55. Al-Mateen (The Firm)
If a lady’s breasts do not yield milk, write this name of Allah on a piece of
paper, soak it in water and make her drink it. Her breasts will abound in milk.
Insha-Allah.
56. Al-Waliyy (The Patron)
If your wife is of ill character, recite this name of Allah constantly in her
presence. She will soon become of good character. Insha-Allah.
57. Al-Hameed (The Praiseworthy)
If you recite this name of Allah in seclusion 93 times for 45 days, all your
evil habits and bad qualities will change into good habits. Insha-Allah.
58. Al-Muhsee (The Reckoner)
If you recite this name of Allah 20 times daily and blow it on 20 pieces of
bread and consume it, Allah will make the entire creation subservient to you.
Insha-Allah.
59. Al-Mubdi’ (The Originator)
If you place your hand on the stomach of your pregnant wife and recite this name
of Allah 99 times at the time of Sehri, she will not have a miscarriage or give
birth prematurely. Insha-Allah.
60. Al-Mu’eed (The Restorer)
If a person is lost, recite this name of Allah 70 times in each corner of the
house during the night when everyone is asleep. The missing person will either
return within 7 days or his whereabouts will be known within that period.
Insha-Allah.
61. Al-Muhyee (The Giver of Life)
If you are sick, recite this name of Allah repeatedly, your health will be
restored. If you recite this name of Allah repeatedly and blow on a sick person,
his health will be restored. If you recite this name of Allah 89 times and blow
on yourself, Allah will safeguard you against all obstacles and bondages.
Insha-Allah.
62. Al-Mumeet (The Giver of Death)
If you have no control over yourself, place your hand on your bosom and recite
this name of Allah continuously before falling asleep. Allah will give you the
strength to control yourself. Insha-Allah.
63. Al-Hayy (The Ever-Living)
If you desire sound health recite this name of Allah 3000 times daily. If you
are sick, write this name of Allah in a bowl with musk and rose water, then wash
the inscription with water and drink it, Allah will soon cure you. Insha-Allah.
64. Al-Qayyoom (The Self-Subsisting Sustainer of All)
If you recite this name of Allah continuously, you will attain honor and dignity
amongst people. If you recite this name of Allah constantly in seclusion, you
will become wealthy. If you continuously recite (Yaa Hayyu Yaa Qayyoomu) after
Fajr until sunrise, your laziness will vanish. Insha-Allah.
65. Al-Waajid (The Finder)
If you recite this name of Allah continuously while having food, the food will
become a source of strength, illumination and Noor (light) for your heart.
Insha-Allah.
66. Al-Maajid (The Glorious)
If you recite this name of Allah in seclusion to such an extent and in such a
manner that you become euphoric, the Noor (light) of Allah will soon become
evident in your heart. Insha-Allah.
67. Al-Waahid/Al-Ahad (The One)
If you desire good and pious children, write this name of Allah and keep it with
you all the time, Allah will fulfill your desire. Insha-Allah.
68. As-Samad (The Eternally Besought)
If you place your head in Sajdah at the time of Sehri and recite this name of
Allah 115 or 125 times, Allah will grant you spiritual and physical
truthfulness. If you recite this name of Allah constantly in the state of Wudhu,
Allah will soon make you independent of the entire creation. Insha-Allah.
69. Al-Qaadir (The Omnipotent)
If you offer 2 rakaat Salaah (prayer) and recite this name of Allah 100 times,
Allah will humble and disgrace your enemies (provided you are justified). If you
recite this name of Allah 41 times before undertaking a difficult task, the
difficulty will be removed. Insha-Allah.
70. Al-Muqtadir (The Powerful)
If you recite this name of Allah 20 times after waking up from sleep, Allah will
ensure all your tasks are fulfilled efficiently. Insha-Allah.
71. Al-Muqaddim (The Expediter)
If you recite this name of Allah abundantly at the time of war or during a
righteous struggle in the path of Allah, Allah will give you courage to make
advances and safeguard you from the enemy. If you recite this name of Allah at
all times, you will be come obedient and submissive to Allah. Insha-Allah.
72. Al-Mu’akhkhir (The Delayer)
If you recite this name of Allah frequently, you will soon resort to genuine
repentance. If you recite this name of Allah 100 times daily, you will become
dear to and a favorite of Allah. Insha-Allah.
73. Al-Awwal (The First)
If you desire male children, recite this name of Allah 40 times daily for 40
days, Allah will fulfill your desire. If any wayfarer recite this name of Allah
1000 times on a Friday, he will soon return to his people safe and sound.
Insha-Allah.
74. Al-Aakhir (The Last)
If you wish
that the love for Allah gets firmly established in your heart or
that the love of anything or anyone besides Allah be driven out of your heart or
to compensate for all your sins
to die in a state of Imaan
recite this name of Allah 1000 times daily, Allah will fulfill your wish.
Insha-Allah.
75. Az-Zaahir (The Manifest)
If you recite this name of Allah 500 times daily after Ishraaq Salaah (prayer),
Allah will cause your eyes and heart to be filled with Noor (light).
Insha-Allah.
76. Al-Baatin (The Hidden)
If you recite this name of Allah 33 times daily, you will soon begin to perceive
the deeper secrets of Allah and a strong bond of love and affection will form
between you and Allah. If you recite (Huwal-Awwalu Wal-Aakhiru Wad-Dhaahiru
Wal-Baatinu Wahuwa Alaa Kulli Shaiyyin Qadeer) continously after offering 2
rakaat Salaah, all your needs will be fulfilled. Insha-Allah.
77. Al-Waalee (The Governer)
If you recite this name of Allah repeatedly, Allah will safeguard you from all
unexpected calamities. If this name of Allah is inscribed in a new earthen cup
or jug and it is filled with water and the water is sprinkled in the house, the
house will be safeguarded against all calamities. If you wish to subdue another
person recite this name of Allah 11 times, Allah will fulfill your wish.
Insha-Allah.
78. Al-Muta’aalee (The Most Exalted)
If you recite this name of Allah continously, Allah will solve all your problems
soon. If a woman recites this name of Allah abundantly during her menstruation,
Allah will relieve her from all ailments. Insha-Allah.
79. Al-Barr (The Source of All Goodness)
If you are in the habit of taking intoxicants or committing adultery or
indulging in any other evil, recite this name of Allah 7 times daily. Allah will
guide you. If you recite this name of Allah excessively, Allah will expel the
love of this world from your heart. If you recite this name of Allah 7 times and
blow on your child soon after birth, Allah will grant your child protection from
calamities until puberty. Insha-Allah.
80. At-Tawwaab (The Acceptor of Repentance)
If you desire that Allah guide you to sincere repentance, recite this name of
Allah 360 times daily after Salat-ud-Doha (Chast prayer), Allah will fulfill
your desire. If you recite this name of Allah abundantly, all your tasks will be
accomplished without any difficulty. If you recite this name of Allah 10 times
in the presence of a tyrant, you will soon be freed from the opression of the
tyrant. Insha-Allah.
81. Al-Muntaqim (The Avenger)
If you are justified and desire to take revenge against your enemy, but haven’t
the power to do so, recite this name of Allah continously for 3 Fridays, Allah
Himself will take revenge on your behalf. Insha-Allah.
82. Al-‘Afuww (The Pardoner)
If you recite this name of Allah abundantly, Allah will forgive you.
Insha-Allah.
83. Ar-Ra’oof (The Most Kind)
If you desire that the entire creation become affectionate towards you (and
vice-versa), recite this name of Allah repeatedly. If you desire that your anger
be subdued, recite Darood 10 times and this name of Allah 10 times. If you
recite Darood 10 times and this name of Allah 10 times and blow on an angry
person, his anger will be subdued. Insha-Allah.
84. Maalik-ul-Mulk (The Owner of Sovereignity)
If you recite this name of Allah constantly, Allah will grant you wealth,
self-sufficiency and independence. Insha-Allah.
85. Dhul-Jalaali Wal-Ikraam (Majestic and Benevolent)
If you recite this name of Allah constantly, Allah will grant you honor, dignity
and self-sufficiency. Insha-Allah.
86. Al-Muqsit (The Just)
If you recite this name of Allah constantly, Allah will protect you from evil
doubts created by the Shaytaan. If you recite this name of Allah 700 times for a
purpose, Allah will fulfill it. Insha-Allah.
87. Al-Jaami’ (The Gatherer)
If your family or relatives are scattered (due to war, earthquate, floods or
other calamities), take bath at the time of Doha (Chast), lift your gaze toward
the heavens and recite this name of Allah 10 times closing one finger each time,
until all 10 fingers are closed. Afterwards pass your hands across your face as
when completing Du’a. The disperse members of your family will soon come
together. Insha-Allah.
88. Al-Ghaniyy (The Self-Sufficient)
If you recite this name of Allah 70 times daily, Allah will grant you
self-sufficiency and Barakah in your wealth. If you are afflicted with physical
or spiritual sickness or any difficulty, recite this name of Allah abundantly
and blow on your entire body. Allah will soon heal you and relieve you of your
difficulty. Insha-Allah.
89. Al-Mughnee (The Enricher)
If you recite Darood 11 times, recite this name of Allah 1111 times, recite
Darood again 11 times and then Surah Muzzammil (Surah 73) after Fajr or Isha
Salaah (prayer) , you will be granted both material and spiritual wealth.
Insha-Allah.
90. Al-Maani’ (The Preventer of Harm)
If you have any disputes with your spouse, recite this name of Allah 20 times
while lying down on the bed, the dispute will be settled and love and affection
will result. If you recite this name of Allah constantly, Allah will safeguard
you against all calamities. If you recite this name of Allah for any legitimate
purpose, Allah will fulfill it. Insha-Allah.
91. Ad-Daar (The Distresser)
If you recite this name of Allah 100 times on the eve of Jumma (Friday), Allah
will safeguard you against all physical and spiritual calamities and draw you
nearer to Allah. Insha-Allah.
92. An-Naafi’ (The Propitious)
If you recite this name of Allah abundantly during travel, Allah will safeguard
you against all hazards. If you recite this name of Allah 41 times before a
task, it will be accomplished efficiently. If you recite this name of Allah
prior to intercourse, Allah will grant you good and pious children. Insha-Allah.
93. An-Noor (The Light)
If you recite this name of Allah 1001 times after reciting Surah Noor (Surah
24), you heart will be illuminated with the Noor (light) of Allah. Insha-Allah.
94. Al-Haadee (The Guide)
If you raise both hands (as in Du’a) while lifting your gaze toward the heavens
and recite this name of Allah several times and then pass both your hands on
your face (as when completing Du’a), Allah will grant you complete guidance and
associate you with the devout and pious. Insha-Allah.
95. Al-Badee’ (The Originator)
If you are in grief, recite (Yaa-Badee-us-Samaawaati-Wal-Ardh) 1000 times,
Allah will soon grant you relief from your misery. If a particular task is to be
undertaken, but you are not certain as to its feasibility, recite this name of
Allah before falling asleep, you will receive guidance in a dream. Insha-Allah.
96. Al-Baaqee (The Everlasting)
If you recite this name of Allah 1000 times on the night of Jumma (Friday),
Allah will grant you protection and accept all your good deeds. Insha-Allah.
97. Al-Waarith (The Ultimate Inheritor)
If you recite this name of Allah 100 times at sunrise, Allah will protect you
against all sorrows, hardships and calamities and you will die as a Mu’min
(believer). If you recite this name of Allah 1000 times between Maghrib and Isha
Salaah (prayer), Allah will safeguard you from confusions, agitations and
disturbances. Insha-Allah.
98. Ar-Rasheed (The Guide to the Right Path)
If you are unsure how to complete a particular task or are unable to work out
plans for the task, recite this name of Allah 1000 times between Maghrib and
Isha Salaah (prayer), the plan will become evident to you in a dream or by
instinct. If you recite this name of Allah daily, Allah will safeguard you
against all mishaps and grant you financial progress. Insha-Allah.
99. As-Saboor (The Patient One)
If you recite this name of Allah 100 times before sunrise, Allah will safeguard
you against all calamities for the remainder of the day and prevent your enemies
from uttering a single word against you. If you are in difficulty, recite this
name of Allah 1020 times, Allah will soon provide you relief and contentment of
the heart. Insha-Allah.
NINETY-NINE NAMES OF ALLAH is not a lengthy treatise or a historical account of
Allah and Islam. In fact, if you are looking for something that sets out the
principles and philosophies behind the Islamic faith then this isn’t for you.
This was written for the purpose of meditation, to assist in further
contemplating the glory and ineffable splendor of Allah.
The write up refers to the ninety-nine names of Allah found in the Koran. Allah
is said to have 3000 names: 1,000 known strictly by angels, 1,000 known only by
the prophets; the 300 of the Torah (Old Testament of the Bible); the 300 of the
Psalms of David; the 300 of the New Testament; the 99 of the Koran; and, the
3000th name, the greatest name, said to have been hidden by Allah.
You can look at this in two ways: the first, this would be a welcomed, though
probably brief, talking piece and, the second, a vehicle “to find the One who is
named,” in which case no one can ever speculate and tell you of its potential
value and rewards.
On the Day when some faces will turn bright and other faces will turn dark. Those whose faces have turned dark will be told: “Did you fall into unbelief after you had been blessed with belief? Taste, then, chastisement for your unbelief.”
And those whose faces have turned bright, they will be in the mercy of Allah, and therein they shall abide.Surah Ali-Imran [3:106-107]
The Story of Kobe Muslim Mosque
The Japanese name ‘Kobe’ can be translated into English as ‘Gate of God’, so it is no wonder that the first mosque to be built in Japan was established in the city of Kobe.
“REPENTANCE IN ISLAM”
Feelings of remorse and guilt are natural reflections of sinning, if the person who has sinned has a conscious which is alive.
After committing a sin, a person who fears Allah and give high respect to Him would feel a sense of despondency and despair thinking, “How will God forgive me for this sin?” However, it is noteworthy that despairing of God’s mercy is in itself one of the major sins in Islam for God is ever merciful, ever forgiving.
As He says in the Qur’an:
“Do not despair of God’s mercy; He will forgive you of all your sins”.Qur’an (39:53).
In another verse, Allah says:
“And He wishes to forgive you” Qur’an (4:146).
Islam fully understands the temptations that come in the way of everyone of us, and that which some of us might go for. Only through repentance, that one can wipe out those sins and past misdeeds and gradually get freed from the clutches of the ego.
Repentance is the most noble and beloved form of obedience in the eyes of Allah the All Mighty. He loves those who repent. Repentance has a status that no other form of worship has. This is why Allah is extremely happy when a servant repents just as a traveller is happy when he finds his lost mount in the desert.
Feeling Allah’s satisfaction has its great impact on the heart of the one repenting. Hence, the repenting person reaches the status of being amongst the beloved through his repentance.
Moreover, repentance brings about humbleness and a sense of helplessness to the only Creator; Allah, and that is not easily acquired through other forms of worship.
Allah says in the Qur’an:
“Except those who repent, have faith and good deeds, those Allah will charge their sins for good deeds. Certainly Allah is most forgiving and merciful.” (Qur’an 25:70)
This is a greatest glad tiding for those who repent and combine their repentance with deep faith and good deeds.
Repentance breeds good deeds, whilst sinning (without repentance) can cause deprivation of obedience altogether. It has been said that committing sins regularly will darken and harden the heart and make purifying it once again a difficult mission. It may even lead a person to reject Allah completely (Allah forbid) or lead him to commit a bigger sin. There is no recourse for a sinner except to ask Allah for forgiveness and to feel great regret for his actions.
Repentance is to repent from the heart, to train the heart into obedience and to make a firm resolution never to commit the sin again.
How to repent?
For repentance to be accepted by Allah, one should go through these four stages:
1- Stop the sin.
2- Regretting deeply and truly for the sin you committed.
3- Return to Allah for forgiveness.
4- Strong intention never to return to that same sin again.
What would help in fulfilling the above four stages?
The repenting person should remember three facts:
1. The grave consequence of sins.
2. The painful punishment for sins and
3. How week a person is when committing such sins.
Abu Bakr Al Siddiq (May Allah be pleased with him), narrated:
“I heard Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) saying: “There isn’t a man who, when he commits a sin, rises, makes ablution, and offers two rak’as of prayers, but Allah forgives his sins.”
Allah says in the Qur’an:
“Those (are the true believers) who, when they commit an evil deed, or wrong their souls, remember Allah, and seek forgiveness for their sins – and who but Allah forgives sins? They do not insist upon the sins they have committed, and they know (that Allah is forgiving).” (Qur’an 3:135)
Narrated Humran:
I saw ‘Uthman bin ‘Affan asking (for a tumbler of water) to perform ablution (and when it was brought)
he poured water from it over his hands and washed them thrice and then put his right hand in the water container and rinsed his mouth and washed his nose by putting water in it and then blowing it out.
Then he washed his face thrice and (then) forearms up to the elbows thrice, then passed his wet hands over his head and then washed each foot thrice.
After that ‘Uthman said, “I saw the Prophet performing ablution like this of mine, and he said, ‘If anyone performs ablution like that of mine and offers a two-rak’at prayer during which he does not think of anything else (not related to the present prayer) then his past sins will be forgiven. ‘
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Islamic Society of Richmond Hill presents: Quran Tafseer
Inshallah the Quran Tafseer program will start This Thursday April 19, 2012 after Maghrib salah, all brothers and sisters are invited to join.
Inshallah the tafseer (Quran commentary) will be conducted by Shaikh Owais our imam, This program will be very beneficial for all, since it will cover in depth commentary & understanding of the surahs we read daily, starting from surah Alaq and Fatiha
This will be a monthly program held every third Thursday of the month, please view flyer for more details and dates or visit our site at www.isorh.ca
The weighing on that Day will be the true weighing: O those whose scales are heavy will prosper, and those whose scales are light will be the losers. [7:8-9]
