The Month of

My Prophet
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This booklet was written by Shaykh-e-Tariqat Amr-e-Al-e-
Sunnat, the founder of Dawat-e-Islami Allma Mauln
Abu Bilal Muhammad Ilyas Attar Qadiri Razavi

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Table of Contents

The Month of My Prophet _ .............................. 1
Eminence of the devoted recitor of alt-o-Salm ........................... 1
The month of my Prophet
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Secrets of the 5 Letters of

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Fervour of the Prophets companions

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Conduct of the Muslims nowadays .................................................... 4
Ideal month for observing Nafl fasts .................................................. 5
People are neglectful to it ..................................................................... 5
Names of those who will pass away .................................................... 6
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used to fast in Shabn abundantly ............................... 6
Explanation of the ad ...................................................................... 6
Promotion of fasts by Dawat-e-Islami ............................................... 7
Observing fasts in most of the days of Shabn is Sunna .............. 8
Holy nights ............................................................................................. 8
Critical decisions ................................................................................... 9
Blessings for the sinners but... ........................................................... 10
The supplication of Sayyidun Dwd

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The deprived people ........................................................................... 12
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A letter of Imm-e-Al-e-Sunnat

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Fast on the 15
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A rewarding opportunity ................................................................... 16
The green slip of paper ....................................................................... 16
Six Nawfil after alt-ul-Maghrib ................................................... 17
Du for Mid-Shabn ......................................................................... 18
Some Madan requests by Sag-e-Madna ...................................... 20
Security from evil spell/black magic throughout the year............. 21
Shab-e-Bar-at and visiting the graves ............................................. 22
Who invented fireworks? ................................................................... 22
The prevalent fireworks related to Shab-e-Bar-at are arm ..... 23
The permissible forms of fireworks .................................................. 24
1. Inspiring Ijtim of Shab-e-Bar-at .............................................. 25
2. Crazy for films ................................................................................. 27
11 Madan pearls regarding visit to the graveyard ......................... 29





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The Month of
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Eminence of the devoted recitor of alt-o-Salm
Once Shaykh Ab Bakr Shibl

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came to visit Shaykh
Ab Bakr bin Mujid

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Baghdad. Shaykh Ab Bakr bin Mujid

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stood up
instantly, embraced him, kissed his forehead and made him sit
by his side paying utmost respect. The attendees asked Shaykh
Ab Bakr bin Mujid

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humbly, Until now, you and
the people of Baghdad had been calling him an insane, and
today you are paying so much respect unto him!
Shaykh Ab Bakr bin Mujid

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a faith reviving scene that Shaykh Ab Bakr Shibl

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at Madan Markaz,
Bb-ul-Madna Karachi during the Sunna-Inspiring Weekly Ijtim [congregation]
of Dawat-e-Islami, the global, non-political movement for propagation of Quran and
Sunna, on 26
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of Rajab-ul-Murajjab, 1431 A.H. (08/07/2010). It is being published
after required amendments. [Majlis Maktaba-tul-Madna]
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came in the blessed court of the Holy Prophet
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The Sultan of both the worlds, the Most Kind among the
mankind, the Holy Prophet
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stood up and
embraced him; and after kissing his forehead, made Ab Bakr
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sit by his blessed side. I humbly asked, Y
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towards Shibl? The Beloved and Blessed Rasl

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(Part 11, Sra Tauba, verse 128)
and then invokes alt upon me. (Al-Qaul-ul-Bad , p. 346)

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Allahs Noblest Rasl
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holy month of Shabn, Shabn is my month and Ramadan is
the month of Allah

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Secrets of the 5 Letters of

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Muaam bears. Above all, this is more than enough to
demonstrate its excellence that our Beloved and Blessed Prophet

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declared it as My month.
There are five Arabic letters in the word

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explained these five alphabets of Shabn as:

Stands for Sharaf
(Nobility),

for Ulww (Ascension),

for Birr (Kindness and
Benevolence),

for Ulfat (Affection) and

for Nr (light); so
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in this blessed month.
In this month, vistas for good deeds are opened, blessings are
showered, wrongdoings are forgiven, expiation is paid for sins
and alt is invoked extensively upon the Beloved Prophet

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pp. 341-342, vol. 1)
Fervour of the Prophets companions

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would hold their attention towards recitation of the Holy Quran,
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pay the Zak of their wealth so that the weak and the poor
could also make arrangement for the fasting of the month of
Ramadan. The governors would summon the prisoners to carry
out the sentence on convicted and would set those free whom
they consider justified otherwise. Traders would pay back their
debts and collect their dues. (In this way, they would get
themselves relieved [from liabilities] before the appearance of
the moon of Ramadan) and upon the very sight of the moon of
Ramadan, they (some of them) would observe Itikf
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performed Ghusl (Ritual Bath). (Ghunya-tu-libn, pp. 341, vol. 1)
Conduct of the Muslims nowadays
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earlier times were in worshiping Allah

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present day Muslims are interested mostly in hoarding wealth.
The earlier Muslims who had a Madan-mindset would spend
their time worshipping extensively on holy occasions so as to
seek the closeness of Allah

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Nowadays Muslims spend these blessed days especially the
month of Ramadan, scheming new ways for coining the
loathsome wealth of this world. Allah

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increases the reward of good deeds excessively in these months
but unfortunately the traders increase the prices of their goods
particularly in the blessed month of Ramadan in order to exploit

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Ritual Seclusion in Masjid etc.
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their own Islamic brothers. Regretfully it seems as if the spirit
of Islamic brotherhood is declining.
Ideal month for observing Nafl fasts
The Prophet of mankind, the Peace of our heart and mind, the
Most Generous and Kind
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fasts abundantly in the month of Shabn. Sayyidun Abdull
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Shabn-ul-Muaam was the favourite month of my Sovereign
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as he used to fast in this month and then extend
it up to Ramadan-ul-Mubrak. (Sunan Ab Dwd, pp. 476, vol. 2,
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between Rajab and Ramadan; people are neglectful to it. In this
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and I love that my deeds be ascended in a state when I am
observing fast. (Sunan Nas, pp. 387, ad 2354)
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Names of those who will pass away
Sayyidatun isha iddqa
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said, The Blessed
Rasl, the Sultan of Mankind, the Knower of the Unseen, the
Beloved Prophet
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used to observe fasts on all
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for observing fasts? The Beloved Prophet

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to die in that year and I love that at the time of my passing
away I am in the state of fasting. (Musnad Ab Yal, pp. 277, vol. 4,
ad 4890)
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It is mentioned in a Bukhr: Sayyidatun isha iddqa
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said that the Beloved Prophet
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would not fast so abundantly in any other month as he would
in Shabn, rather he used to fast the whole month and would
say, Act according to your capability as Allah

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cease His blessings until you become exhausted. (a Bukhr,
pp. 648, vol. 1, ad 1970)
Explanation of the ad
The explainer of a Bukhr, Allma Muft Sharf-ul-aq
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means that he used to observe fasts in most of the days of Shabn
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and it was referred as the whole (i.e. the fasts of whole month).
It is usually said, Such and such person worshipped the whole
night; although he would have spent time in eating and answering
his needs. In such cases, mostly is referred as wholly.
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further stated: From this ad we learn that one
bearing capability should observe fasts extensively. However,
the one who is weak should not fast as it may affect his capability
to fast in the month of Ramadan adversely. Same objective has
been predicated in those Aadi in which it was stated, Do not
fast after the first half of Shabn. (Sunan-ut-Tirmi, ad 738) -
(Nuza-tul-Qr, pp. 377-380, vol. 3)
Promotion of fasts by Dawat-e-Islami
It is stated on page 1379 of Faizn-e-Sunnat, comprising of
1548 pages, published by Maktaba-tul-Madna, the publishing
organ of Dawat-e-Islami: ujjat-ul-Islam Imm Muhammad
bin Muhammad bin Muhammad Ghazl

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stated, In the above mentioned blessed ad, fasting the
whole month of Shabn means to fast for the most of the days
of Shabn (i.e. to observe fasts in more than half of the days of
Shabn). (Mukshafa-tul-Qulb, p. 303)
If someone intends to fast for the whole month of Shabn-ul-
Muaam there is no prohibition.
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Several Islamic
brothers and sisters of Dawat-e-Islami, the global non-political
movement for propagation of Quran & Sunna, observe fasts
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profusely in the holy months of Rajab-ul-Murajjab & Shabn-
ul-Muaam. By fasting incessantly they embrace the blessings
of the holy month of Ramadan-ul-Mubrak.
Observing fasts in most of the days of
Shabn is Sunna
The Mother of the believers, Sayyidatun isha iddqa
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has reported: I never saw the Beloved and Blessed
Prophet

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observing fasts so extensively in a
month as in the month of Shabn. Leaving a few days, he used
to fast the whole of the month. (Sunan-ut-Tirmi, pp. 182, vol. 2,
ad 736)
Tayr Sunnaton pay chal kar mayr r jab nikal kar
Chalay tum galay lagn Madan Madnay wlay

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Holy nights
The Mother of Believers Sayyidatun isha iddqa

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stated: I heard the Holy Prophet
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saying, Allah

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1. Night of Ed-ul-A
2. Night of Ed-ul-Fir
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3. Fifteenth night of Shabn as in this night the names of
those destined to die that year, provision of sustenance of
people and the names of those who shall perform Hajj
(that year) are inscribed.
4. Night of Arafa (the night between the 8
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and 9
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ul-ajja) until the An (of Fajr). (Ad-Dur-rul-Manr , pp.
402, vol. 7)
Critical decisions
Dear Islamic brothers! How critical the 15
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night of Shabn-ul-
Muaam is! No one knows what will be predestined for him.
Sometimes, a person is heedlessly busy in his activities while
mishaps are destined for him. It is stated in Ghunya-tu-libn,
The shrouds of many people are washed and prepared but they
are busy wandering around in the markets. There are many
people whose graves have been dug and ready but they are busy
enjoying themselves. A number of people are busy laughing
although the final moment of their death is approaching. The
construction of many houses is about to complete but at the
same time the lifetime of their owners is also about to complete.
(Ghunya-tu-libn, pp. 348, vol. 1)
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Blessings for the sinners but...
Sayyidatun isha iddqa
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frees as
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does not cast Merciful
Sight at infidel, malicious person, one who cuts off family ties,
the one who dangles his clothes, a person who disobeys his
parents and a person who is habitual of drinking wine.
(Shuab-ul-mn, pp. 384, vol. 3, ad 3837)
(Above mentioned piece the one who dangles his clothes in
ad is meant for those who dangle their trouser, Shalwr,
Taband etc. over their ankles out of arrogance).
A similar ad reported by the great scholarly saint Shaykh
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also includes the murderer.
(Musnad Imm Amad, pp. 589, vol. 2, ad 6653)
Sayyidun Kar bin Murra

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has reported that the
Prophet of Rama, the Intercessor of Umma, the Owner of
Janna
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forgives everyone on earth except the one who associates
partners with Him or the one who has malice in his heart.
(Shuab-ul-mn, pp. 381, vol. 3, ad 3830)
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The supplication of Sayyidun Dwd

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supplication (Du) and whoever asked for forgiveness, Allah

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forgave him provided supplicant is not a taxman (a person
who unjustly demands tax money), a magician, a soothsayer or
a player of music. Then he invoked this supplication:

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asks prayer to you in this night or seeks your forgiveness,
forgive him.
(Laif-ul-Marif li-Ibn Rajab-ul-anbal, pp. 137, vol. 1)
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The deprived people
Dear Islamic brothers! Shab-e-Bar-at is a vital night and it
must not be spent carelessly. Downpour of special blessings is
showered in this holy night. In this night, Allah

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from Hell in a number more than that of hairs on the goats of
the tribe of Ban Kalb. It is recorded in books that the tribe of
Ban Kalb possessed the largest number of goats among the
tribes of Arabia.
Alas! There are some unfortunate people who have been declared
to remain deprived of forgiveness in Shab-e-Bar-at i.e. the night
of deliverance. Shaykh Imam Bayaq Shfi

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reported in Fail-ul-Awqt: The Prophet of Rama, the
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has alarmed, Six persons
will not be pardoned even in that night:
1. An alcoholic
2. The one who is disobedient to parents.
3. Habitual of fornication.
4. The one who cuts-off family ties.
5. The one who sketches portraits.
6. The one who tells tales. (Fail-ul-Awqt, pp. 130, vol. 1, ad 27)
Similarly, soothsayer, magician, the one who dangles his Shalwr
or Taband below the ankles out of arrogance, and the one who
bears hatred and malice for another Muslim have been alarmed
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for being deprived of forgiveness. If someone has been indulged
in any of the above mentioned sins should repent from the
core of his heart for that particular sin and for all the sins in
general as well before the advent of Shab-e-Bar-at; rather he
should firmly repent right now without any delay. If someone
has violated the rights of others, then, in addition to repentance,
he should apologise/compensate them.

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Muslims
Imm-e-Al-e-Sunnat, Mujaddid [Revivalist] of the Umma,
Allma, Mauln, Al-j Al-fi, Al-Qr, Ash-Sh Imm
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wrote a letter to one of his disciples
emphasizing repentance before onset of Shab-e-Bar-at. Same
is being presented here due to its worthiness. Hence it is
mentioned on page 356 to 357 of Kulliyt Maktb-e-Raz:
Shab-e-Bar-at is about to come. On this night, the deeds of all
servants are presented in the Exalted Court of Allah

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forgives the sins of the Muslims except that of a few.
Among these are those two Muslims who bear mutual hostility
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are, until they mend their relations.
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Al-e-Sunnat should end discords and mend relations before
sunset of 14
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Shabn. Fulfil the rights of others; else get waiver
so that the book of deeds is presented in His court devoid of
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he has not committed the sin at all). (Sunan Ibn Mja, ad 4250)
If one abides as advised, (by the grace of Allah

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strong hope of forgiveness in this night provided his beliefs are
perfect.

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, (He forgives sins and grants mercy).

This practice of bringing brothers in Islam close to settle
discords and fulfil the rights of each other is being in effect
here since long. Hopefully, you will inculcate this good practice
among the Muslims of your environs to become deserving of
the reward mentioned in the following narration:

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He who initiates a virtuous tradition in Islam, there is reward of

it for him and also the reward of all those acting upon it will be
written continually in his account of deeds until the Day of
Judgement without any decrease in the rewards of those acting
upon it.
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Pray for this Faqr (lowly servant of Allah

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with absolution and peace in the world and in the Hereafter! I
remember you in supplications and will keep doing so
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It should be made clear to all the Muslims that concord and
pardon all should be made from core of the heart. Neither mere
utterance by tongue is sufficient and nor lip-service is liked in
the court of Allah

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Fast on the 15
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reveals special Divine Manifestation
on sky above the earth from the time of sunset and announces,
Is there anyone seeking forgiveness so that I may forgive
him? Is there anyone seeking sustenance so that I may grant
him sustenance? Is there anyone afflicted so that I may relieve
his affliction? Is there so and so... He

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until the time of the Fajr. (Sunan Ibn Mja, pp. 160, vol. 2, ad 1388)

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A rewarding opportunity
The books of deeds are exchanged on Shab-e-Bar-at. If possible,
observe fast on the 14
th
of Shabn to get recorded a fast on the
closing day of the book of deeds.
On 14
th
of Shabn, after offering the congregational al of
Ar it is better to observe Itikf and stay in Masjid with the
intention of waiting for al of Maghrib. In this way the last
moments when the book of deeds is about to change, the
virtues of being present in Masjid, being in Itikf, and waiting
expectantly to offer alt-ul-Maghrib etc. will be inscribed in
it. It is even golden to spend the whole night worshipping
Allah

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The green slip of paper
Amr-ul-Mminn Sayyidun Umar bin Abdul Azz

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was once busy in worship in the 15
th
Night of Shabn. When
he raised his head he found a green slip of paper whose
refulgence was extending up to the sky. It was bearing the words
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This is an order of absolution from the hellfire sent from Allah

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, the Omnipotent, for His servant Umar bin Abdul Azz.
(Tafsr R-ul-Bayn)
Dear Islamic brothers!
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At one end, this incident
reveals the greatness and saintliness of Sayyidun Umar bin

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Abdul Azz

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and on the other end it discloses the
excellence and blessedness of Shab-e-Bar-at.
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! This
blessed night brings Bar-at (absolution) from the blazing fire
of Hell. That is why it is called Shab-e-Bar-at.
Six Nawfil after alt-ul-Maghrib
To offer specific six Rakt of Nafl after the Far and Sunan of
alt-ul-Maghrib is one of the traditions of the pious saints
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of Islam. After offering the Far and Sunan etc.,
offer six Rakt of Nafl in sets of two. Before offering the first
two Rakt, make the intention: Y Allah

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! By the virtue of
these two Rakt, grant me long life with wellbeing.
Similarly, before offering the second two Rakt, make the
intention: Y Allah

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! By the virtue of these two Rakt,
protect me from calamities. Before offering the last two Rakt,
make the intention: Y Allah

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! By the virtue of these two
Rakt, do not make me dependent on anyone except You.
In these six Rakt, one can recite any Sra after Sra al-
Ftia. It is preferable to recite Sra al-Ikhl three times
after Sra al-Ftia in every Rakt. After every two Rakt,
recite Sra al-Ikhl twenty one times or Sra Ysn once. If
possible, recite both. It is also possible that one Islamic brother
recites Sra Ysn while the rest listen to it. Keep in mind that
the other Islamic brother(s) should not recite Sra Ysn etc.
aloud individually while recitation is already taking place
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loudly. Never forget the ruling that, when recitation of the
Holy Quran is taking place loudly, it is Far-e-Ayn (obligatory
for everyone) for those who are present for the sake of listening
to the recitation, to listen silently with full concentration. Huge
reward will pile up for you at the very beginning of the blessed
night

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Du of mid-Shabn.
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! O the One who does favour to everyone
but no one can do any favour to You! O the One bearing high
majesty and grandeur! O the One who bestows bounty and
rewards! There is none worthy of worship except You. You help
the troubled, provide refuge to those who seek refuge and give
peace to those who are in fear. Y Allah

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! In the primary
book (i.e. Lau Maf/Secured Tablet) that is with You, if You
have written my name among the unfortunate, the deprived, the
rejected or one with lacking sustenance, then Y Allah

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, with
Your grace, remove my misfortune, deprivation, disgrace and lack
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of sustenance, write my name among those who are blessed with
good fortune, increased sustenance and ability to perform good
deeds in the primary book. Indeed, You have truly mentioned in
Your own descended book (i.e. the Holy Quran) as uttered by
Your Prophet

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: Translation from Kanz-ul-mn:
Allah

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erases and confirms whatever He wills; and only with
Him is the real script. (Part 13, Sra Ar-Rad, verse 39) O my Rab

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!
By virtue of Divine Manifestation that lies in 15
th
night of the
blessed month of Shabn in which every prudent task is assigned
and is made irrevocable, remove from us all calamities and discords,
those that we know about as well as those that we do not, while
You know everything the most. Truly, You are the most powerful,
the most reverent. And may Allah Almighty

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send blessings
and salutation on Sayyidun Muhammad

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, and on
his holy family and his companions

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and all praise is
for Allah

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, the Sustainer of the worlds.
Some Madan requests by Sag-e-Madna
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! It has been practice of Sag-e-Madna since long
to offer six Nafl and do recitation from the holy Quran at
Shab-e-Barat as prescribed above. This form of worship after
Maghrib is Nafl. It is neither Far nor Wjib and there is no
prohibition in Shara about Nafl and Tilwa after Maghrib.
Allma Ibn Rajab anbal

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has mentioned:
Among Syrians the grand saints like Shaykh Khlid bin Madn,
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Shaykh Makl, Shaykh Luqmn bin mir
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and
others always observed great reverence for this holy night and
worshiped abundantly in this night. Muslims learnt reverence
for this holy night from these great saints. (Laif-ul-Marif li-Ibn
Rajab-ul-anbal, pp. 145, vol. 1)
It is mentioned in the authentic book of Fiq anaf, Dur-re-
Mukhtr: In Shab-e-Bar-at, observing vigil (for worship) is
Mustaab. This vigil does not necessitate staying awake for the
whole night; awaking for most part of the night is also referred
as full night Vigil. (Dur-re-Mukhtr, pp. 568, vol. 2)
Madan Request: So, if possible, all Islamic brothers should offer
these six Nawfil and other related invocations after al of
Maghrib in their Masjid to earn enormous reward. Islamic
sisters may perform these rituals in their homes.
Security from evil spell/black magic
throughout the year
It is mentioned on page 134 of the book Islm Zindag,
comprising of 170 pages, published by Maktaba-tul-Madna,
the publishing organ of Dawat-e-Islami: In the 15
th
night of
Shabn, boil seven leaves of berry tree in water, perform Ghusl
(ritual bath) with that water (when it is cooled down) you will
remain secured from evil spell/black magic throughout the year

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Shab-e-Bar-at and visiting the graves
The Mother of the Believers, Sayyidatun isha iddqa
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has reported: I missed the Prophet

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one night and later found him in (the cemetery of) al-Baq.
The Holy Prophet

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said, Were you afraid that
Allah

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and His Prophet

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,

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would deprive
you of your right? I said, Y Raslall

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, I
thought that you might have gone to visit one of your blessed
wives. He

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said, Allah

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_

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the Glorious and
Exalted shows Divine Manifestation on the sky above the earth
in the 15
th
night of Shabn; He

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forgives sinners greater in
number than the number of hairs on the goats of the tribe of
Ban Kalb. (Sunan-ut-Tirmi, pp. 183, vol. 2, ad 739)
Who invented fireworks?
Dear Islamic brothers!
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, Shab-e-Barat is the night
to acquire freedom and salvation from the fire of Hell but
unfortunately, a large number of Muslims waste their hard-
earned money in buying fire for themselves in the form of
firecrackers and varieties of fireworks thereby violating the
holiness of this night.
The renowned commentator of the Holy Quran, Muft Amad
Yr Khn

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has mentioned in his booklet Islm
Zindag: It is really a great deprivation to spend this night in
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committing sins. It is said that fireworks were invented by
Namrd. When Sayyidun Ibrm
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was
put into the fire, the fire extinguished and turned into a garden
of flowers. So Namrds people prepared firecrackers and after
setting these alight fired towards Sayyidun Ibrm
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(Islm Zindag, p. 77)
The prevalent fireworks related to
Shab-e-Bar-at are arm
Regretfully this sinful tradition of fireworks on the eve of Shab-
e-Bar-at is proliferating among Muslims. It is stated in Islm
Zindag: Muslims waste millions of rupees in practicing this
tradition and every year many cases are reported that so many
houses burnt down due to the fireworks and so many persons
burnt to death. This sinful activity is a serious risk for life, wealth
and assets.
Further it is just putting ones own wealth to fire and in return,
getting the burden of disobedience of Allah

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upon the
shoulders. For the sake of Allah

.
! Refrain from committing
this absurd and arm act, and prevent your children and relatives
as well. Wherever some uncultured children set off fireworks,
do not stay to spectate such scenes. (Islm Zindag, p. 78)
Setting off the fireworks on Shab-e-Bar-at is, no doubt, wastage
of money and extravagance; therefore this act is arm and
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impermissible. Likewise production, selling and purchasing of
fireworks are all prohibited as per Shara. (Fatw Ajmaliyya,
pp. 52, vol. 4)
Imm-e-Al-e-Sunnat, Mujaddid [Revivalist] of the Umma,
Reviver of the Sunna, Destroyer of Bida, Scholar of the
Sacred Law, Allma Mauln Al-j Al-fi, Al-Qr, Ash-
Sh Imm Amad Raz Khn

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has stated,
Undoubtedly the traditional detonation of fireworks at the
occasions of weddings and Shab-e-Bar-at is arm and a sure
offence as it involves wastage of money. (Fatw Razawyya (Jad
d), pp. 279, vol. 23)
The permissible forms of fireworks
The fireworks that are set off at Shab-e-Bar-at are usually just
for the sake of pleasure and amusement and are therefore sinful,
arm and an act that leads to Hell. However, there are some
specific permissible forms of fireworks as well. It was asked in
the blessed presence of Al arat

_.

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: What do the
scholars of Islam say as regard to whether production and
detonation of fireworks is arm or not?
Answer: It is forbidden and sinful except in those cases which
are devoid of sports and extravagance e.g. setting off firecrackers
or fireballs for announcement of moon sighting for a new
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month, or to drive away the harmful animals or drive away the
animals and birds from fields or fruit bearing trees in jungles
or even in cities when required. (Fatw Razawyya, pp. 290, vol. 23)
Tuj ko Shabn-ul-Muaam ka Khudy wsa
Bakhsh day Rab-e-Muhammad T mayr ar ak kha

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1. Inspiring Ijtim of Shab-e-Bar-at
If one is desirous to increase the fervour for worshiping on the
night of Shab-e-Bar-at, to refrain from sinful acts like setting
fireworks in this holy night and wants to become a pious Muslim,
he should embrace the Madan environment of Dawat-e-Islami,
the global, non political movement for propagation of Quran
and Sunna. One should travel three days every month in the
Sunna-Inspiring Madan Qfila with the devotees of Prophet
and should tend to transform his life according to the guidelines
of Madan Inmt. For persuasion, two inspiring Madan
marvels are being mentioned. The extract from writings of an
Islamic brother of Markaz-ul-Auliy, Lahore (Pakistan) regarding
revolutionary reforms in his life is as under.
Before embracing the Madan environment of Dawat-e-Islami,
the global, non political movement for propagation of Quran
and Sunna, I had been availing the company of the misled
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sect and was involved in a variety of sinful activities. Regretfully,
I was proud of my lifestyle of watching movies and dramas and
visiting porn clubs (

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). The decline of my sinful days and
the dawning of my reformed self owe to the individual efforts
of an Islamic brother. He convinced me to attend the Sunna-
Inspiring Ijtim of Shab-e-Bar-at at Hanjarwal. The speech of
Muballigh-e-Dawat-e-Islami was so inspiring and heart rending
that I regretted deeply over my sinful past. I perspired and felt
so ashamed and afraid due to my disobedience to Allah

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that I burst into tears. After the Ijtim an Islamic brother who
was responsible for Madan Qfila met me and persuaded me
to travel with Madan Qfila for three days. I was already
inspired and so I readily agreed to travel with the Madan
Qfila.
In the blessed company of the devotees of the Noble Prophet I
learnt various acts of Sunna in Madan Qfila and

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I repented from my all previous sins. Upon the arrival of the
month of Ramadan-ul-Mubrak I availed the opportunity of
blissful Itikf in the last ten days with the devotees of the Exalted
Prophet. In this Itikf, on 27
th
night, a fortunate Islamic brother
was blessed with the vision of Holy Prophet

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This significant incident intensified my liking for Dawat-e-
Islami and I firmly embraced the Madan environment of
Dawat-e-Islami.
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o karnay lago gay baut nayk km
Madan Maul mayn karlo tum Itikf
Fazl-e-Rab say o ddr-e-Sultan-e-Dn
Madan Maul mayn tum karlo Itikf
Rat-o-chan pye g qalb-e-azn
Madan Maul mayn karlo tum Itikf
(Wasil-e-Bakhshish, p. 353)

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2. Crazy for films
The statement of another Islamic brother from Bara Board,
Bb-ul-Madna (Karachi) is summarised as follows: I was a
misfit and despised person of society. People called me film
crazy for I watched films and dramas excessively every day.
Reforms in me owe to the individual effort of an Islamic brother.
This led me to attend the Sunna-Inspiring Ijtim of Shab-e-
Bar-at held in Khajji ground (Gulbahar, Karachi) organized
by Dawat-e-Islami, the global, non political movement for
propagation of Quran and Sunna.
When I listened to the heart rending speech about First Night
in the Grave it felt the fear of Allah

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in my core of the
heart. I repented from all my previous sins and embraced the
Madan environment of Dawat-e-Islami. My entire family had
been westernized.
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As a result of my individual effort
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five brothers of mine also became devotees of Dawat-e-Islami
and they all crowned their heads with green turban and
gradually the environment of our households reformed into a
completely Madan environment. At the time of writing these
lines I am serving the Sunna in capacity of Nigrn of alqa
Mushwarat. I love to travel with Sunna-Inspiring Madan
Qfila and
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I travel regularly with 3-days Madan
Qfila every month.
Yaqnan Muqaddar ka wo ay sikandar
Jisay khayr say mil gaya Madan Maul
Yan Sunnatayn sknay ko milayn gi
Dilye g khauf-e-Khud Madan Maul
Ay bmr-e-iyn t j yan par
Gunaun k dayg daw Madan Maul
(Wasil-e-Bakhshish, p. 335)

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Dear Islamic brothers! Now towards the end of my Bayn, I
would like to avail auspicious opportunity of telling you an
excellence of Sunna and thereafter I will tell you some
Sunnas and manners. The most Beloved Prophet Muhammad

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stated, He, who loved my Sunna, loved me
and he who loved me will be with me in the Paradise. (Mishkt-ul-
Mab, pp. 55, vol. 1, ad 175)
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Sna tayr Sunnat k Madna banay q
Jannat mayn paaws mujay tum apn bann

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11 Madan pearls regarding visit to the graveyard
1. The Prophet of mankind, the Peace of our heart and mind,
the Most Generous and Kind

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said, I had
prohibited you from visiting graves. Now do visit graves
for it causes aversion from worldliness and reminds of the
afterlife. (Sunan Ibn Mja, pp. 252, vol. 2, ad 1571)
2. If one intends to visit a Muslims grave (or Mausoleum of
some beloved of Allah

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), it is Mustaab for him to
firstly offer two Rakt Nafl al (not in Makru timings)
at his home reciting yat-ul-Kurs once and Sra al-Ikhl
thrice after Sra al-Ftia in each Rakat and to donate
its awb to ib-e-Qabr (i.e. the buried person); Allah

.
will produce Nr (light) in the grave of that deceased
person and will reward this person (who donated awb)
abundantly. (Fatw lamgr, pp. 350, vol. 5)
3. Dont engage in futile talks while going to visit a mausoleum
or a grave. (Fatw lamgr, pp. 350, vol. 5)
4. Enter the graveyard via that usual pathway where there had
never been graves of Muslims before. Never use the newly
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carved pathway. It is quoted in Rad-dul-Mutr: Walking
on a newly carved pathway (that has been built up by
levelling the graves) is arm. (Rad-dul-Mutr, pp. 612, vol. 1)
Even if there is only overwhelming suspicion regarding
new pathway, it is impermissible and sinful to walk on
that. (Dur-re-Mukhtr , pp. 183, vol. 3)
5. Its been observed at some mausoleums of beloveds of
Allah

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that the flooring is done by demolishing the
graves of Muslims just to facilitate visitors. Walking,
standing, lying down, seating for recitation (of Quran)
and invocations etc. upon such floorings is arm. Recite
Ftia remaining distant.
6. Beholding the grave should be done whilst standing in
front of the face of the beloved of Allah

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and one
should approach from foot side of him to remain in front
of his vision; never approach from head side as he (the
buried) would have to turn his head to look. (Fatw
Razawyya, pp. 532, vol. 9)
7. Stand in the graveyard with back towards the Holy Qibla
and facing the face of the buried and then invoke:

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Translation
Salutation be upon you all, O inhabitants of the graves,
may Allah

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forgive us and you. You came (here) before
us and we are about to come after you.
(Fatw lamgr, pp. 350, vol. 5)
8. One who invokes this on entering the graveyard:

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Translation
O Allah

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O the Rab

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of decayed bodies and ruined
bones! Send Your blessings and my salutation to those who
departed from the world with faith (in You).
Then, all the Muslims who have passed away till then
since the time of Sayyidun dam

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will pray for
his forgiveness. (Muannaf Ibn Ab Shayba, pp. 15, vol. 10)
9. The Most Merciful Prophet

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said, A person
who enters the graveyard, then recites Sra al-Ftia,
Sra al-Ikhl and Sra at-Takur and prays this
supplication: O Allah

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! Deliver the awb of what I
recited from the Holy Quran to the Muslim men and
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women of this graveyard; all those believers will become
intercessor for him (who donated awb) on the Day of
Judgement. (Shara-us-udr, p. 311)
It is quoted in a ad: One who recites Sra al-Ikhl 11
times and donates its awb to the dead, he (i.e. who
conveys awb) will be awarded awb equivalent to the
number of the dead. (Dur-re-Mukhtr, pp. 183, vol. 3)
10. Agarbatt (incense sticks) should not be lit upon the grave
as it is a discourteous act and it causes discomfort to the
corpse; however if it is desired to spread fragrance for the
comfort of the visitors, it should be lit up beside the grave
on free land, as perfuming is commendable. (Derived from
Fatw Razawyya, pp. 525,582, vol. 9)
On another place, Al arat

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,
has stated: It is
quoted in a Muslim Sharf through Sayyidun Amr
bin

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that he advised his son at the time of
death, When I die, do not let any lamenting woman or
any fire accompanying my funeral. (a Muslim, pp. 75,
ad 192)
11. Do not place lamp or incense sticks upon the grave for it
is fire and placing fire upon grave teases the corpse; however
if it is required for purpose of providing lighting to the
passers-by, candle or lamp may be placed beside the grave
on the free land.
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5 Madan Pearls
Sayydun Abdull bin Amr bin al-

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has stated,
There are 5 such habits, that if someone adopts, he will become
virtuous in the worldly life and in the afterlife:
1.

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From time to time, one should keep

reciting it.
2. Whenever he is afflicted with any calamity (e.g. if he becomes
ill, suffers a loss, or if he hears worrying news), he should
invoke
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.
.

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.

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and

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,
.
3.
Whenever he receives a blessing, he should invoke

.
.
.

-

_
to pay gratitude.

4. When commencing any (permissible) act, he should recite
_
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.

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.

,
.
5. Whenever a sin gets committed, invoke

.
.

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(seeking forgiveness from the Magnificent Rab

.
I turn
to Him for repentance).
(Al-Munabbit, p. 57)


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For Security of the Home
Sayydun Imm Fakhruddn Rz

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says,
Whoever writes _
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.

>
.
-
.

, on the entrance door

(main gate) of his house, gets secured from destruction,
even if he is a disbeliever (only in this world). So how
high would be the excellence of that Muslim who has
inscribed it on his hearts tablet forever! (Tafsr Kabr, pp.
152, vol. 1)
Spiritual Cure for Ending Enmity
If ,

-
.

>
.

.
. _ is recited 786 times over water, and
then the water is given to the opponent (i.e. enemy),
he will cease his enmity, and will begin to love instead

...|

.`

.
. If the same is served to a friend to drink, the
friendship will become stronger. (Jannat Zawar, p. 578)