*Alternative i‘tikāf*
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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
*The signs by which Lailatul Qadr is known:*
The first sign:
Ubay Ibn Ka’ab said that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) announced that one of its signs was that when the sun rose on the following morning, it had no visible rays.” 📚[Muslim]
The second sign:
Ibn Abbas narrated by Ibn Khuzaimah, and by al-Tayalisi in his Musnad, with a Sahih isnad, that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said:
“Lailatul Qadr is a pleasant night, neither hot nor cold, and the following day the sun rises red and weak.” 📚[See Sahih Ibn Khuzaimah and Musnad of al-Tayalisi]
The third sign:
Wathilah Ibn al-Asqa said that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said:
“Lailatul Qadr is a bright night, neither hot nor cold, in which no meteors are seen.” 📚[Narrated by al-Tabarani in al-Kabir also See Majma’ al-Zawa’id and Musnad of Imam Ahmad]
These three Sahih Ahadith explain the signs which indicate Lailatul Qadr.
It is not essential for the one who “catches” Lailatul Qadr to know that he has “caught” it. The point is to strive hard and to be sincere in worship, whether or not one knows that one has “caught” it. It may be that some of those who do not know that may be better with Allah and higher in status than those who did know which night it was, because the former strove hard.
My People,
The last ten nights of Ramadan are very special. The first of these nights occurs on the eve of the 21st day of Ramadan. In other words, it is the night that commences after the completion of the 20th day of fasting. Sometimes there are only nine nights, whenever the month of Ramadan lasts for only 29 days. Nevertheless, they are still traditionally referred to as “the last ten nights.”
The last ten nights of Ramadan are very special. These are the nights that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) would spend in constant worship. Among these nights is Lailatul Qadr – a night more blessed than a thousand months.
The Prophet (Peace be upon him) used to single these nights out for worship and the performance of good deeds. He would exert himself in worship during these ten nights more than any other nights of the year.
Muslim Faithful!
The best Du'a to be said countless times everyday anytime in these days - (with or without ablution), while in menses, while walking, driving, sitting, cleaning the house, inside or outside swalah is the Du'a Nana Aisha (r.a.) thought us.
((اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عُفُوٌّ كَرِيمٌ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي))
"O Allah, You are Forgiving and Generous, and you love forgiveness, so forgive me.'” 📚[Narrated by Imam Ahmad, al-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah. Its isnad is Sahih]
To be continued...
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*Digest this if you can't perform i‘tikāf:*
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
*The signs by which Lailatul Qadr is known:*
The first sign:
Ubay Ibn Ka’ab said that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) announced that one of its signs was that when the sun rose on the following morning, it had no visible rays.” 📚[Muslim]
The second sign:
Ibn Abbas narrated by Ibn Khuzaimah, and by al-Tayalisi in his Musnad, with a Sahih isnad, that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said:
“Lailatul Qadr is a pleasant night, neither hot nor cold, and the following day the sun rises red and weak.” 📚[See Sahih Ibn Khuzaimah and Musnad of al-Tayalisi]
The third sign:
Wathilah Ibn al-Asqa said that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) said:
“Lailatul Qadr is a bright night, neither hot nor cold, in which no meteors are seen.” 📚[Narrated by al-Tabarani in al-Kabir also See Majma’ al-Zawa’id and Musnad of Imam Ahmad]
These three Sahih Ahadith explain the signs which indicate Lailatul Qadr.
It is not essential for the one who “catches” Lailatul Qadr to know that he has “caught” it. The point is to strive hard and to be sincere in worship, whether or not one knows that one has “caught” it. It may be that some of those who do not know that may be better with Allah and higher in status than those who did know which night it was, because the former strove hard.
My People,
The last ten nights of Ramadan are very special. The first of these nights occurs on the eve of the 21st day of Ramadan. In other words, it is the night that commences after the completion of the 20th day of fasting. Sometimes there are only nine nights, whenever the month of Ramadan lasts for only 29 days. Nevertheless, they are still traditionally referred to as “the last ten nights.”
The last ten nights of Ramadan are very special. These are the nights that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) would spend in constant worship. Among these nights is Lailatul Qadr – a night more blessed than a thousand months.
The Prophet (Peace be upon him) used to single these nights out for worship and the performance of good deeds. He would exert himself in worship during these ten nights more than any other nights of the year.
Muslim Faithful!
The best Du'a to be said countless times everyday anytime in these days - (with or without ablution), while in menses, while walking, driving, sitting, cleaning the house, inside or outside swalah is the Du'a Nana Aisha (r.a.) thought us.
((اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عُفُوٌّ كَرِيمٌ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي))
"O Allah, You are Forgiving and Generous, and you love forgiveness, so forgive me.'” 📚[Narrated by Imam Ahmad, al-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah. Its isnad is Sahih]
To be continued...
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