A letter to my daddy.....

My dad and at my house during my wedding ceremony in December 2015

My dad had been sick for over a year, what started off as stubborn coughs, stomach pains- he was treated for everything before we realized it was cancerous. By the time his pancreas began to show signs of cancer markers, it had already claimed most of his pancreas and metastasized to other organs. It was a matter of weeks before his kidneys, liver, gall bladder and pancreas failed and lungs were under attack. Today he lays on his hospital bed at home, in a semi comma surrounded by his small adoring family still fighting and shocking the doctors with his resilience strength and hope a true Cancer warrior! Please remember him in your prayers.

This is a letter to my daddy....

I was your first baby. I remember everyone would tell you that I looked just like you, and you would beam with pride about it. The same pride and joy you had when you cut and blow dried my hair for the first time, applied khol on my eyes and then snapped too many pictures! But today, a once- big strong man weighing 133 Kgs, shy and timid, always dapper with a hair brush in his back pocket, never missed a day of work even though he suffered the worst gout attacks lays next to me weighing 50kgs, the scars of life screaming from inside him, in a semi-comma unable to express himself- your hair brush still by your bed side, beard looking great as always and shahadah on your lips every time, it's hard to see you like this dad!
I'm so sorry. I'm sorry that you did not achieve the things that you tried to do for us, I’m sorry that you never had a chance to set many things right, I’m sorry that you always fought to be loved and appreciated by those who never did, I'm sorry that you did so much for so many but they still fought and never appreciated you, I’m sorry that your loving marriage with a loving wife (mum) ended like it did for reasons that were neither of yours, I'm sorry you lived too many years after that without a loving companion by your side, I’m sorry that this disease crept up on you and did not allow you to prepare yourself as you would wish and I'm sorry you're dying.

I'm sorry because even though this is the will of Allah, I can't get it wrapped around my head that my daddy - the man who taught me to ride bikes, the man who taught me how to fish, the man that built my first car, the man that taught me how to drive the car even though I gave up on gear shifting, the man who drove me around late at night as a baby just to get me to sleep because I was a tough one - is going to be leaving me. Everyone tells me it's okay, that ‘This is Allah's plan for you and your father' and I know Allah is the best of planners but I can’t help but cut myself with the now shattered glass from my own dreams and plans; of you being able to play and share my child's first memory, of you being the best grandfather in the world, of you showing off your grandchildren to your friends and family with so much pride and achievement. Plans that involved you marrying off Misbah to a man you were proud and approved of, a plan that involved you coaching your Umar and Suhail into being strong respectful husbands and fathers- although I already know that they will be because of you. I’m sorry, I’m sorry dad I want to change this, I want to do something, I want to make this better, I want to find a solution, I've seen all the doctors and done all the tests and tried everything, I'm always trying to fix things and make things better but I’m sorry dad- I failed now, I’m helpless, I can’t do anymore, I can’t fix this dad, I’m sorry!!!

Even though you weren’t an expressive man- and that took a toll on me and that even though you missed out on many every day moments due to yours and mums divorce- that in the last year plus, all that did not matter anymore. Why? Because you lived like a king in my home, surrounded by your children, not lacking for anything you wanted or needed, for the first time in a long time you opened up and you broke down, you asked for forgiveness and you forgave, you asked us to always be this close and lift each other up and for the first time ever you appreciated my efforts, my role, you called me your simba, you said that Allah has a special place in Jannah for me for all that I have been doing for your children, you and mum. You asked me to forgive you and I did but I wish I repeated it more that DAD, I am what I am and I do what I do because I grew up watching a great man unconditionally providing and being there for everyone without thinking of himself despite how they continuously mistreated you. I promised you then and I am again, I will be the glue in this family and continue to be a pillar of support, we will not crumble, we will not drift apart, we will keep in touch and honor your friends, we will accord due respect your family, we will always make you proud dad. Our children will grow up knowing you fondly, hearing your praises from everyone who knew you, they will cry because they never got to be around this great man but they will be proud to be his! I will be strong dad I promise, I will be confident and I will always do what’s right, I promise that I will achieve my dreams but for now allow me to be weak, allow me to break down- just for a bit, allow me to scream and allow me to be selfish, I don’t want you to go! Right now I feel fragile, as if instead of being an adult, I am just your little girl again.

You fought a long fight. You lived a harsh life but Allah sent you blessing more then many can claim.You think you didn’t achieve much but then you are surrounded by 4 phenomenal doting children and an X wife who is your best friend and has played an unparalleled role in your treatment and care- I know you thanked her already but on your behalf I want to say it again; Thank you ma! You have given us a chance to grieve by gracefully soldering against all the hurdles and struggle of dad treatment, you are a selfless pure soul and may Allah grant you Jannat ul Firdous for showing this much love and care to our dad, ameen. I ask that you turn a blind eye and a deaf ear to all the bickering mouths who did nothing but stand on the side lines and criticize your role for no reason instead of being there for him like you were, to them all lies a great burden to live with now that he's gone and to you, a special place in Jannah has been granted inshaAllah. We will always remain hot on our heels at your defense. Dad, you got all the best health care possible, you are surrounded by love and commitment and that is more then many can achieve or live to see, you made this happen by raising us as you did, you achieved this, you are blessed. Although you cried every day because; we were alone during the long and harshest moments of your illness, you cried because you needed that compassion from those absent during your suffering and you cried while you prayed that we wouldn't collapse from the pressure without emotional support from others- I know you are aware that during these last days at least your family have now been coming to see you, your cousins and friends have been phenomenal in support and have been bringing iftaar home so that we do not need to cook and the house is full everyday with people who love and respect you, I wish you could see how packed it gets!

Go in peace dad, know that you are loved, you will be missed and you live in our fondest memories. Go in peace knowing that your children are believers, they attest to the oneness and will of Allah and they know that dunia is temporary. Go in peace knowing that you are cleansed, your suffering has prepared you for Jannah and this has left peace and calm in out hearts. Go in peace knowing your haq (what was rightfully yours) that you did not get in dunia, Allah has prepared for you in akhira and that Allah will question all those responsible for it in your defense. Don’t be scared, don’t worry, don’t be sad- I know you’re going to a better place a place where all you will not hurt you anymore. I am so gratefful that Allah has bestowed on me the ability and blessing of taking caring for you and I pray that he enables me to do so as long as I need to. Inna illahi wa inna ilaihi rajiun.

My prayer: Rabbighfir lii wa liwaalidayya wa lilmu"miniina yauma yaquumul'hisaab, Rabbirhamhumaa kamaa rabbayaanii shaghiiraa. Ameen.

Translation: O Lord, forgive me, my parents and Muslims in the Hereafter. O Lord, show mercy on them as they have nourished me when I was young.

I love you, dad. Never forget my promise to you, or the love your family has for you.

-Number One.

End.

UPDATE:

The irony of this post is that I wrote this letter to my daddy weeks ago but on Thursday, 8 June 2017 at 4.40pm I publicly posted it on my blog assuring him that we are going to be okay and telling him to go in peace- less then 2 hours later, he passed away, on the 13th day of Ramadhan and was burried after Jumaah (congregational prayers) on Friday. Please remember him in your prayerrs. Al Fatiha...

Dua: Allaahumma 'inna Mohamed Haroon Khan fee thimmatika, wa habli jiwaarika, faqihi min fitnatil-qabri wa 'athaabin-naari, wa 'Anta 'ahlul-wafaa'i walhaqqi. Faghfir lahu warhaw.hu 'innaka 'Antal-Ghafoorur-Raheem. Ameen

Translation
O Allah, surely Mohamed Haroon Khan is under Your protection, and in the rope of Your security, so save him from the trial of the grave and from the punishment of the Fire. You fulfil promises and grant rights, so forgive him and have mercy on him. Surely You are Most Forgiving, Most Merciful. Ameen

The day my daddy styled my hair. He cut it, gave me a fringe (He tried! lol) and blow dried it all by himself. 

My dad with his loving family (my sibllings and mum) in a photo booth at my wedding in December 2015

I love you, dad. Never forget my promise to you, or the love your family has for you.

-Number One.

My dad, younger sister and I after my birthday dinner in December 2016

My dad and his loving family at a Chinese restaurant in Nairobi for dinner before he left for his cancer treatment in Ahmadabad, India the next morning. He wanted prawns and ate very little

Daddy at a Chinese restaurant in Nairobi for dinner before he left for his cancer treatment in Ahmadabad, India the next morning. He joked and made sarcastic funny statements until he slipped into a semi-comma! :( Miss you 

Celebrating my Ma- HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS' DAY.

I may not be very vocal about it, or show it to you as much as you deserve but I celebrate you everyday.

Today is every woman's day but it is celebrated for your breed of women. You have done, endured, challenged, stood for, faced, SURVIVED, conquered so much and so many. Unless seen through you, no man or woman can understand the true value, efficiency, beauty, elegance, worth and full capacity that a woman can actually achieve. Everything you endeavor to do, you've done with every fiber of your being.

If Allah's only reason of sharing you with us was to display a marvel of his creation in a complete woman by physically, mentally and emotionally submerging her to every extreme just to display her capacity then Ma, you have excelled over and beyond and shown to every man more so the woman out there- the true capacity, the true strength, the true worth that resides within her. Allah succeeded. Allahu Akbar!

It is my prayer that coupled with the strength and courage that you have mastered to face your hurdles, Allah also allows you in this life time to experience and explore and enjoy the safety of weakness brought about but utmost love, the strength and protection of a loving man, the little pleasures of everyday life, the peace of every sunrise, the freshness of every breeze.....  For you are all these to the people around you. Ameen.
I pray that I, my future daughters and their daughters become/achieve if only even just a fraction of what you are.

I love you ma.

To all the women out there, this is your day. Here's to the beautiful creatures that you are. Bless.

Duas and Prayers for the final odd nights of Ramadhan and Lailatul Qadr

I have edited this post by removing all the described forms of salah explained in intricate detail. I have researched and found that the special prayers often recommended are not as per the sunnah of the Holy Prophet ﷺ and therefore bida'ah. I have retained the special Dua and salat ul Tasbeeh both backed by sound hadith as prescribed for us by the Hol Prophet ﷺ .

Special DU’AA of Lailatul QADR:

Aisha  reported: I asked: “O Messenger of Allah ﷺ ! If I realize Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree), what should I supplicate in it?” He  replied, “You should supplicate: Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun, tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me).” [At-Tirmidhi].

On this great night it's of great benefit to perform Salat-Ul-Tasbih.

Salatul Tasbih

Benefits of Salat-Ul-Tasbih

Rasulullah ﷺ is narrated to have said to his uncle Hazrat ‘Abbas (R.A):

O Abbas! O my uncle! Shall I not give you a gift? Shall I not show you something by means of which Allah will forgive your sins, the first and the last of them, the past and recent, the unintentional and the intentional, the small and huge, the secret and open? The Holy Prophet ﷺ then taught him the Salah al-Tasbih. Furthermore he advised him that it be offered daily, if possible. If not, then every Friday or once a month or once a year or at least once in one’s life time. (Abu Dawood)

How to perform Salatul Tasbih?

This salaat (namaz) is offered in four rakat at a time and can be read in any part of the day and night besides Zawal and Sunrise and Sunset makrooh times, keeping in mind the forbidden times for performing Salat (namaaz).

The Tasbih to be read in Salaat-Ul-Tasbeeh:

" Subhaan Allahi Wal Hamdulillahi Wa Laa ilaha illal Laahu Wallahu Akbar "

Method:

 Goal is to recite above Tasbih 300 times in Four Rakah with the following method.

 In the first rakaat, after reading Sana "Subhaana Kallahumma...", read the above tasbih 15 times.

 Now recite Aaoz "Aoozubillah...", Bismillah "Bismillah...", Then read sura Fatiha and a Surah or minimum of three small Ayayhs then read the tasbih 10 times again.

 Go to ruku saying Takbeer (Allah Hoo Akbar), after reciting "Subhaana Rabbiyal Azeem" minimum of three times read the tasbih 10 times in Ruku.

 Saying "Samee Allahu Liman Hamidah Rabbana Lakal Hamdh" get up from ruku to qiyam position.

 Now read the tasbih 10 times.

 Go to Sajdah saying Takbeer (Allah Hoo Akbar) and after reciting "Subhaana Rabbiyal A'la" minimum of three times read the tasbih 10 times in Sajdah.

 Now go after first Sajdah go to Jalsa (sitting position) saying Takbeer (Allah Hoo Akbar). Sitting in Jalsa read tasbih 10 times.

 Go to sajda again saying Takbeer (Allah Hoo Akbar) and after reciting "Subhaana Rabbiyal A'la" minimum of three times read the tasbih 10 times in Sajdah again.

 Get up to begin 2nd rakat saying Takbeer (Allah Hoo Akbar).

Do rakah #2 in same fashion, but before reading Bismillah "Bismillah...", and Surah Fatiha, read the tasbih 15 times. Follow the rest as you did in first Rakat.

After second Sajdah of Second Rakat sit in Qaidah Oola (first sitting) read Attahiyat, Durood and Dua then get up for 3rd rakaat without saying Salam.

Begin third Rakat, just like the first Rakat, with Sana "Subhaana Kallahumma...", read the above tasbih 15 times. Follow the rest as you did in first Rakat untill you sit for Qaidah Akihra (last sitting) after second sajdah of fourth Rakah.

 In Qaidah Akihra Attahiyat, Durood, Dua finish Salah with Salam.

 Special notes for Salat-Ul-Tasbih:

 1) Do not count loudly. It will break Salah

 2) Do not count on fingers or by holding a Bead Tasbih in hand. It is Makruh.

 3) You may count by pressing the fingers as a reminder. For example, if you are in Ruku. You may press pinky of your right hand first for the first count, then the finger next to it for second count, then the middle finger for the third count, following this method until you reach the pinky of left hand will give you an exact count of ten. Use the same method in Qayam, Sajdah and Jalsa.

 4) If missed a count then make it up in the next posture. For example, if forgot to recite Tasbih after Surah in Qayam. Then you may recite Tasbish 20 times instead of 10 in Rukuh after "Subhaana Rabbiyal Azeem". Missed Tasbih cannot be recited in Qayam after ruku and Jalsa between Sajdah. If you missed the Tasbih in Ruku then recite 20 in the first Sajdah instead of the Qayam after rukuh. Similarly if missed the Tasbih in first Sajdah then do not make it up in Jalsa. Instead recite missed tasbih in the second Sajdah. If Tasbih has been missed in last sajdah of second or fourth Rakah then you can recite the missed ones before Attahiyat in Qaidah.

 5) If you miss a wajib in Salah and have to do Sajdah Sahaw. You don't have to recite Tasbih in Sajdah sahoo, since the 300 count has been established. But if you had missed Tasbih in any of the postures and remeber it now. Then you may recite the missed Tasbih in Sajdah Sahaw now.

 6) After Surah Fatiha Sura one can reacite any surah they prefer.

May Allah accept this dua’ (supplication) for the sake of the noble PROPHET MOHAMMED ﷺ  (Allah’s Grace & Peace be upon him)

Best opportunities as taught in hadith, to make Dua (Supplication)

Bismillahir rahmanir Rahim.

There are certain times  when our dua (supplication) is more probable to be accepted by Allah (SWT) as mentioned by Prophet (SAW). These times are as follows, InshaAllah we will all make the best of these times:

*Please share this with your loved ones as sadqa-tul-jaryiah for yourselves and remember me and my family in your duas amen* May Allah bless you and your families with ever increasing iman, happiness and contentment, amen. Ramadhan Mubarak :)

1. The Last Third Of The Night 

 Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said: 'In the last third of every night our Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer) (Allah (SWT)) descends to the lowermost heaven and says; "Who is calling Me, so that I may answer him? Who is asking Me so that may I grant him? Who is seeking forgiveness from Me so that I may forgive him?."' [Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith Qudsi]

Amr ibn Absah narrated that the Prophet said: 'The closest any worshipper can be to His Lord is during the last part of the night, so if you can be amongst those who remember Allah at that time, then do so.'[at-Tirmidhi, an-Nasa'i, al-Hakim - Sahih]
 2. Late at night

When people are sleeping and busy with worldly pleasures Allah (SWT) gives the believers an opportunity, or an answer hour if they can fight sleep and invoke Allah (SWT) for whatever they need. The Prophet (SAW) said: 'There is at night an hour, no Muslim happens to be asking Allah any matter of this world or the Hereafter, except that he will be given it, and this (occurs) every night.'

 [Muslim #757]

 3. Between Adhan and Iqamah

Anas (RA) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said: 'A supplication made between the Adhan and Iqama is not rejected.'

 [Ahmad, abu Dawud #521, at-Tirmidhi #212, Sahih al-Jami #3408, an-Nasai and Ibn Hibban graded it sahih (sound)]

 4. An Hour On Friday 

 Narrated Abu Hurairah (RA): Allah’s Messenger (SAW) talked about Friday and said: 'There is an hour on Friday and if a Muslim gets it while offering Salat (prayer) and asks something from Allah (SWT), then Allah (SWT) will definitely meet his demand.' And he (the Prophet (SAW) pointed out the shortness of that particular time with his hands.[Sahih al-Bukhari]

Some have said that this hour is from the time the Imam (prayer’s leader) enters the mosque on Friday’s prayer until the prayer is over (ie between the two khutbahs), whereas others have said that it is the last hour of the day (ie after the Asr prayer until the Maghrib prayer).

 5. While Drinking Zamzam Water

 Jaber (RA) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said: 'Zamzam water is for what it is drunk for.' [Ahmad 3: 357 and Ibn Majah #3062]. This means that when you drink Zamzam water you may ask Allah (SWT) for anything you like to gain or benefit from this water such as healing from illness.... etc.

 6. While Prostrating

Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (SAW), said: 'The nearest a slave can be to his Lord is when he is prostrating, so invoke (supplicate) Allah (SWT) much in it. [Muslim, abu Dawud, an-Nasa'i and others, Sahih al-Jami #1175]

 When a Muslim is in his Salat (prayer) he is facing Allah (SWT) and when he prostrates he is the nearest he can be to Allah (SWT) so it is best to invoke Allah (SWT) at this time. It is said that while in prostration, one should not ask for worldy needs (ie a nice car, a new job, etc), but for the Hereafter.

7. When Waking Up at Night

Narrated Ubada Bin As-Samit that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said: 'Whomever wakes up at night and says La ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shrika lahu lahulmulku, wa lahul hamdu, wa huwa ala kulli shai'in qadir. Alhamdu lillahi, wa subhanallahi wa la ilaha illallahu, wallah akbir, wa la hawla wala quwata illa billah (none has the right to be worshipped but Allah (SWT) He is the only one who has no partners. His is the kingdom and all the praises are for Allah (SWT) All the glories are for Allah (SWT) And none has the right to be worshipped but Allah (SWT) and Allah (SWT) is the most Great and there is neither might nor power except with Allah (SWT) and then says, Allahumma ighfir li (O Allah! Forgive me) or invokes Allah (SWT), he will be responded to and if he makes ablution and performs Salat (prayer), his Salat (prayer) will be accepted. [Sahih al-Bukhari]

 8. At The End Of The Obligatory Salat:

Narrated Abu Omamah (RA): that Allah’s Messenger (SAW) was asked, O Messenger of Allah, which supplication is heard (by Allah (SWT), he said the end of the night and at the end of the obligatory Salat (prayer) [at-Tirmidhi]. This time is after saying 'At-tahyat' , and before making Tasleem (finishing prayer)

 9. The Night Of 'Qadr' (Decree)

This night is the greatest night of the year. This is the night which the almighty Allah (SWT) said about it, "The night of Al-Qadar (Decree) is better than a thousand months." [Surah al-Qadr, 97: 3]

The Night of Decree is one of the odd nights of the last ten nights of the blessed month of Ramadan. The angels descend down to the earth, and the earth is overwhelmed with peace and serenity until the break of dawn and when he doors of Paradise are opened, the worshipper is encouraged to turn to Allah to ask for his needs for this world and the Hereafter.

10. During The Rain

Narrated Sahel Ibn Sa'ad (RA): that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: 'Two will not be rejected, Supplication when the Adhan (call of prayer) is being called, and at the time of the rain'. [Al-Hakim 2: 114, and Abu Dawud #2540, ibn Majah]

'Seek the response to your du'as when the armies meet, and the prayer is called, and when rain falls' [reported by Imam al-Shafi' in al-Umm, al-Sahihah #1469]. The time of the rain is a time of mercy from Allah (SWT) so, one should take advantage of this time when Allah (SWT) is having mercy on His slaves.

 11. At the Adhan

'Seek the response to your du'as when the armies meet, and the prayer is called, and when rain falls' [reported by Imam al-Shafi' in al-Umm, al-Sahihah #1469]

In another hadith; 'When the prayer is called, the doors of the skies are opened, and the du'a is answered' [al-Tayalisi in his Musnad #2106, al-Sahihah #1413]

12. The One Who Is Suffering Injustice and Opression

The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said to Mua'ad Ibn Jabal (RA), 'Beware of the supplication of the unjustly treated, because there is no shelter or veil between it (the supplication of the one who is suffering injustice) and Allah (SWT)' [Sahih Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

The prophet (SAW) declared, 'Three men whose dua is never rejected (by Allah) are: the fasting person until he breaks his fast (in another narration, when he breaks fast), the just ruler and the one who is oppressed.'[Ahmad, at-Tirmidhi - Hasan]

In another hadith; The Prophet (SAW) declared: 'Three du'as are surely answered: The du'a of the oppressed, the du'a of the traveler, and the du'a of the father/mother (upon their child)'. The One who is suffering injustice is heard by Allah (SWT) when he invokes Allah (SWT) to retain his rights from the unjust one or oppressor. Allah (SWT) has sworn to help the one who is suffering from injustice sooner or later as the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said.

 13. The Traveler

The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said; Three supplications will not be rejected (by Allah (SWT)), the supplication of the parent for his child, the supplication of the one who is fasting, and the supplication of the traveler. [al-Bayhaqi, at-Tirmidhi - Sahih]

During travel supplication is heard by Allah (SWT) if the trip is for a good reason, but if the trip is for a bad intention or to perform illegal things (making sins) this will not apply to it.

 14. The Parent's Supplication for their Child

The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said; Three supplications will not be rejected (by Allah (SWT)), the supplication of the parent for his child, the supplication of the one who is fasting, and the supplication of the traveler. [al-Bayhaqi, at-Tirmidhi - Sahih]

  15. Dua after praising Allah and giving salat on the Prophet (SAW) in the tashahhud at the end of salat.

Narrated Faddalah ibn Ubayd (RA): that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: 'When anyone of you makes du'a, let him start by glorifying his Lord and praising Him, then let him send blessings upon the Prophet (SAW), then let him pray for whatever he wants'

 [abu Dawud #1481, at-Tirmidhi #3477]

 In another hadith; Baqiy ibn Mukhallid (RA) narrated that that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: 'Every du'a is not responded to until one sends blessings upon the Prophet (SAW)' [al-Bayhaqi]

In another hadith; Umar (RA) narrated that the Prophet (SAW) said: 'Du'a is detained between the heavens and the earth and no part of it is taken up until you send blessings upon your Prophet (SAW)' [at-Tirmidhi #486]

After a person has finished his tashahhud and before saying the 'salam', supplication at this time is one likely to be responded to.

Ibn Mas'ud narrates: I was once praying, and the Prophet (SAW), Abu Bakr and Umar (were all present). When I sat down (in the final tashahhud), I praised Allah, then sent salams on the Prophet, then started praying for myself. At this, the Prophet (SAW) said:

'Ask, and you shall be given it! Ask, and you shall be given it!' [at-Tirmidhi #593 - hasan, Mishkat al-Misbah #931]

16. The dua of a Muslim for his absent brother or sister Muslim stemming from the heart.

The prophet (SAW) said: 'There is no believing servant who supplicates for his brother in his absence where the angels do not say, 'the same be for you'' [Muslim]

17. Dua on the Day of Arafat

The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: 'The best supplication is the supplication on the day of Arafat'.  [at-Tirmidhi and Malik]

The day of Arafat is the essence and pinnacle of Hajj. On this great and momentous day, millions of worshippers gather together on one plain, from every corner of the world, with only one purpose in mind - to respone to the call of their Creator. During this auspicious day, Allah does not refuse the requests of His worshippers.

 18. Dua during the month of Ramadan

Ramadan is month full of many blessings, thus the du'a of Ramadan is a blessed one. This can be inferred from the Prophet (SAW) saying: 'When Ramadan comes, the Doors of Mercy (another narration says Paradise) are opened, and the doors of Hell are closed, and the Shaitans are locked up' Thus, it is clear that du'a during Ramadan has a greater chance of being accepted, as the Gates of Paradise and Mercy are opened. [Sahih al-Bukhari #1899, Muslim #1079 and others]

19. Dua when the Armies meet

 When the Muslim is facing the enemy in battle, at this critical period, the du'a of a worshipper is accepted.

Sahl ibn Sa'd (RA) narrtaed the the Prophet (SAW) said: 'Two duas are never rejected, or rarely rejected: the du'a during the call for prayer, and the du'a during the clamity when the two armies attack each other' [Abu Dawud #2540, ibn Majah, al-Hakim]

20. When Muslims gather for the purpose of invoking and remembering Allah (Dhikrullah).

The Prophet (SAW) said: If a group of people sit together remembering Allah, the angels will circle them, mercy will shroud them, peace will descend onto them and Allah will remember them among those with Him.  [Muslim]

21. First Ten days of Dhul-Hijjah

The Prophet (SAW) said: 'There are no days during which good deeds are more beloved to Allah than during these ten days'

[Sahih al-Bukhai #969 and others]

 22. Dua when the heart reaches out to Allah and is ready to be totally sincere

 23. At Midnight

Abu Umamah (RA) said, the Prophet (SAW) was questioned; 'Which du'a is heard (by Allah)?' He answered, 'At midnight and at the end of every obligatory prayer.' [at-Tirmidhi - Hasan]

25. Dua of people after the death of a person

In a long hadith, Umm Salamah (RA) narrated that the Prophet (SAW) said, when Abu Salamah had just passed away, and had closed his eyes, 'Do not ask for yourselves anything but good, for the angels will say 'Ameen' to all that you ask for. O Allah, forgive Abu Salamah, and raise his ranks among those who are guided.' [Muslim, abu Dawud, Ahmad]

26. Dua of the one fasting until he breaks his fast. 

The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said; Three supplications will not be rejected (by Allah (SWT)), the supplication of the parent for his child, the supplication of the one who is fasting, and the supplication of the traveler. [al-Bayhaqi, at-Tirmidhi - Sahih]

27. Dua of the one fasting at the time of breaking fast

The prophet (SAW) declared, 'Three men whose dua is never rejected (by Allah) are: when a fasting person breaks fast (in another narration, the fasting person until he breaks his fast), the just ruler and the one who is oppressed.'[Ahmad, at-Tirmidhi - Hasan]

29. Dua of a just Ruler

The prophet (SAW) declared, 'Three men whose dua is never rejected (by Allah) are: the fasting person until he breaks his fast (in another narration, when he breaks fast), the just ruler and the one who is oppressed.'[Ahmad, at-Tirmidhi - Hasan]

30. Dua of a son or daughter obedient to his or her parents

It is well known in the story narrated in hadith os three men who were trapped by a huge stone in a cave. One of them who was kind to kis parents asked Allah to remove the stone, and his du'a was answered. [Sahih al-Bukhari 3:36 #472]

31. Dua immediately after wudu

Umar ibn Al-Khattab reported that the Prophet (SAW) said: 'There is not one of you that makes wudu, and does it perfectly, then says: I testify that there is no diety worthy of worship except Allah. he is Alone, having no partners. And I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and messenger', except that the eight gates of Paradise are opened for him, and he can enter into it through whichever one he pleases' [Muslim #234, abu Dawud #162, Ahmad, an-Nasa'i] Saying what has been mentioned in the hadith that is directly related to it (ablution)

 32. Dua after stoning the Jamarat at Hajj

The stoning of the small Shaitan (jamrat sugra), or the middle Shaitan (jamrat wusta) pillars during Hajj. It is narrated that the Prophet (SAW) would stone the small Jamarah (one of the three pillars that is stoned in the last days of Hajj), then face the qiblah, raise his hands, and make du'a for a long time. He would then stone the middle Jamarah and do the same. When he stoned the large Jamarah, he would depart without making any du'a. [Sahih al-Bukhari #1753 and others]

33. At the Crowing of a Rooster

Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated that the Prophet (SAW) said: 'When you hear a rooster crowing, then ask Allah for His bounties, for it has seen an angel, and when you hear a donkey braying, then seek refuge in Allah from Shaitan, for it has seen a Shaitan' [Sahih al-Bukhari, Muslim, Ahmad, Sahih al-Jami #611]

 34. Du'a made inside the Ka'bah

The Ka'bah is a sanctuary that has no comparison in the entire world. The du'a of one who prays inside the hijr is considered as being made inside the ka'bah, as it is part of the house (Baitullah). [This is the semicircle to the right of the Ka'bah if you face the door, opposite to the Yemeni corner and the Black stone wall.]

Usamah ibn Zayd narrated, 'When the Prophet (SAW) entered the House (Ka'bah), he made du'a in all of its corners [Muslim 2: 968 and others]

 35. Du'a on the mount of Safa or Marwah during Umrah or Hajj

It is narrated that the Prophet (SAW) would make long du'as at Safa and Marwah. [Muslim #1218 and others]

36. Dua at any of the holy sites.

37. While reciting Surah al-Fatihah

The Prophet (SAW) said that Allah the Exalted had said: ' I have divided the prayer into two halves between Me and My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for. When the servant says: Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the universe, Allah the Most High says: My servant has praised Me. And when he (the servant) says: The Most Compassionate, the Merciful, Allah the Most High says: My servant has lauded Me. When he (the servant) says: Master of the Day of Judgment, He remarks: My servant has glorified Me, and sometimes He will say: My servant entrusted (his affairs) to Me. When he (the worshipper) says: Thee do we worship and of Thee do we ask help, He (Allah) says: This is between Me and My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for. Then, when he (the worshipper) says: Guide us to the straight path, the path of those to whom Thou hast been Gracious -- not of those who have incurred Thy displeasure, nor of those who have gone astray, He (Allah) says: This is for My servant, and My servant will receive what he asks for. [Muslim 4: 395]

38. Saying 'Ameen' during prayer

After finishing the recitation of al-Fatihah, the saying of'Ameen' in congregation. The Prophet (SAW) said: 'When the Imam says 'Ameen', then recite it behind him (as well), because whoever's Ameen coincides with the Ameen of the angels will have all of his sins forgiven.' [Sahih al-Bukhari #780, Muslim #410 and others]

 39. While visiting the sick, and dua made by the sick

Umm Salamah narrated that the Prophet (SAW) said: 'When you visit the sick, or the dead then say good, because the angels say 'Ameen' to whatever you say [Muslim #2126]

 Ali (RA) reported that the Prophet (SAW) said: 'When a Muslim visits his sick Muslim brother in the morning, seventy thousand angels make dua for his forgiveness till the evening. And when he visits him in the evening, seventy thousand angels make dua for his forgiveness till the morning, and he will be granted a garden for it in Jannah.'

[at-Tirmidhi, abu Dawud]

 

*Borrowed from islamawareness.net- JazakhAllahu kheiran.*

 

 

Duas from the Qur'an- 40 Rabbana dua's

Heres some beneficial dua's that I love to include when I make my dua. All of them have been derived from the quran, make use of them in this holy month and remember, be sincere in your dua and remember the struggling, oppresed and detained within the ummah. Pray for the guidance of the enemies of Islam and may they be led onto the path of Islam. Ameen.

1	Our Lord! Accept (this service) from us: For Thou art the All-Hearing, the All-knowing	Rabbana taqabbal minna innaka antas Sameeaul Aleem
	[2:127]
2	Our Lord! Make of us Muslims, bowing to Thy (Will), and of our progeny a people Muslim, bowing to Thy (will); and show us our place for the celebration of (due) rites; and turn unto us (in Mercy); for Thou art the Oft-Returning, Most Merciful	Rabbana wa-j'alna Muslimayni laka wa min Dhurriyatina 'Ummatan Muslimatan laka wa 'Arina Manasikana wa tub 'alayna 'innaka 'antat-Tawwabu-Raheem
	[2:128]
3	Our Lord! Grant us good in this world and good in the hereafter, and save us from the chastisement of the fire	Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil 'akhirati hasanatan waqina 'adhaban-nar
	[2:201]
4	Our Lord! Bestow on us endurance, make our foothold sure, and give us help against the disbelieving folk	Rabbana afrigh 'alayna sabran wa thabbit aqdamana wansurna 'alal-qawmil-kafirin
	[2:250]
5	Our Lord! Condemn us not if we forget or fall into error	Rabbana la tu'akhidhna in-nasina aw akhta'na
	[2:286]
6	Our Lord! Lay not on us a burden Like that which Thou didst lay on those before us	Rabbana wala tahmil alayna isran kama hamaltahu 'alal-ladheena min qablina
	[2:286]
7	Our Lord! Lay not on us a burden greater than we have strength to bear. Blot out our sins, and grant us forgiveness. Have mercy on us. Thou art our Protector; Help us against those who stand against faith	Rabbana wala tuhammilna ma la taqata lana bihi wa'fu anna waghfir lana wairhamna anta mawlana fansurna 'alal-qawmil kafireen
	[2:286]
8	Our Lord! (they say), Let not our hearts deviate now after Thou hast guided us, but grant us mercy from Thine own Presence; for Thou art the Grantor of bounties without measure	Rabbana la tuzigh quloobana ba'da idh hadaytana wa hab lana milladunka rahmah innaka antal Wahhab
	[3:8]
9	Our Lord! Thou art He that will gather mankind Together against a day about which there is no doubt; for Allah never fails in His promise.	Rabbana innaka jami'unnasi li-Yawmil la rayba fi innAllaha la yukhliful mi'aad
	[3:9]
10	Our Lord! We have indeed believed: forgive us, then, our sins, and save us from the agony of the Fire	Rabbana innana amanna faghfir lana dhunuubana wa qinna 'adhaban-Naar
	[3:16]
11	Our Lord! We believe in what Thou hast revealed, and we follow the Messenger. Then write us down among those who bear witness	Rabbana amanna bima anzalta wattaba 'nar-Rusula fak-tubna ma'ash-Shahideen
	[3:53]
12	Our Lord! Forgive us our sins and anything We may have done that transgressed our duty: Establish our feet firmly, and help us against those that resist Faith	Rabbana-ghfir lana dhunuubana wa israfana fi amrina wa thabbit aqdamana wansurna 'alal qawmil kafireen
	[3:147]
13	Our Lord! Not for naught Hast Thou created (all) this! Glory to Thee! Give us salvation from the penalty of the Fire	Rabbana ma khalaqta hadha batila Subhanaka faqina 'adhaban-Naar
	[3:191]
14	Our Lord! Any whom Thou dost admit to the Fire, Truly Thou coverest with shame, and never will wrong-doers Find any helpers!	Rabbana innaka man tudkhilin nara faqad akhzaytah wa ma liDh-dhalimeena min ansar
	[3:192]
15	Our Lord! We have heard the call of one calling (Us) to Faith, 'Believe ye in the Lord,' and we have believed.	Rabbana innana sami'na munadiyany-yunadi lil-imani an aminu bi Rabbikum fa'aamanna
	[3:193]
16	Our Lord! Forgive us our sins, blot out from us our iniquities, and take to Thyself our souls in the company of the righteous	Rabbana faghfir lana dhunoobana wa kaffir 'ana sayyi'aatina wa tawaffana ma'al Abrar
	[3:193]
17	Our Lord! Grant us what Thou didst promise unto us through Thine apostles, and save us from shame on the Day of Judgment: For Thou never breakest Thy promise	Rabbana wa 'atina ma wa'adtana 'ala rusulika wa la tukhzina yawmal-Qiyamah innaka la tukhliful mi'aad
	[3:194]
18	Our Lord! We believe; write us down among the witnesses.	Rabbana aamana faktubna ma' ash-shahideen
	[5:83]
19	O Allah our Lord! Send us from heaven a table set (with viands), that there may be for us - for the first and the last of us - a solemn festival and a sign from thee; and provide for our sustenance, for thou art the best Sustainer (of our needs)	Rabbana anzil 'alayna ma'idatam minas-Samai tuknu lana 'idal li-awwa-lina wa aakhirna wa ayatam-minka war-zuqna wa anta Khayrul-Raziqeen
	[5:114]
20	Our Lord! We have wronged our own souls: If thou forgive us not and bestow not upon us Thy Mercy, we shall certainly be lost.	Rabbana zalamna anfusina wa il lam taghfir lana wa tarhamna lana kunan minal-khasireen
	[7:23]
21	Our Lord! Send us not to the company of the wrong-doers	Rabbana la taj'alna ma'al qawwmi-dhalimeen
	[7:47]
22	Our Lord! Decide Thou between us and our people in truth, for Thou art the best to decide.	Rabbanaf-tah baynana wa bayna qawmina bil haqqi wa anta Khayrul Fatiheen
	[7:89]
23	Our Lord! Pour out on us patience and constancy, and take our souls unto thee as Muslims (who bow to thy will)!	Rabbana afrigh 'alayna sabraw wa tawaffana Muslimeen
	[7:126]
24	Our Lord! Make us not a trial for those who practise oppression; And deliver us by Thy Mercy from those who reject (Thee)	Rabbana la taj'alna fitnatal lil-qawmidh-Dhalimeen wa najjina bi-Rahmatika minal qawmil kafireen
	[10:85-86]
25	O our Lord! Truly Thou dost know what we conceal and what we reveal: for nothing whatever is hidden from Allah, whether on earth or in heaven	Rabbana innaka ta'lamu ma nukhfi wa ma nu'lin wa ma yakhfa 'alal-lahi min shay'in fil-ardi wa la fis-Sama'
	[14:38]
26	O our Lord! And accept my Prayer.	Rabbana wa taqabbal Du'a
	[14:40]
27	O our Lord! Cover (us) with Thy Forgiveness - me, my parents, and (all) Believers, on the Day that the Reckoning will be established!	Rabbana ghfir li wa li wallidayya wa lil Mu'mineena yawma yaqumul hisaab
	[14:41]
28	Our Lord! Bestow on us Mercy from Thyself, and dispose of our affair for us in the right way!	Rabbana 'atina mil-ladunka Rahmataw wa hayyi lana min amrina rashada
	[18:10]
29	Our Lord! We fear lest he hasten with insolence against us, or lest he transgress all bounds	Rabbana innana nakhafu any-yafruta 'alayna aw any-yatgha
	[20: 45]
30	Our Lord! We believe; then do Thou forgive us, and have mercy upon us: For Thou art the Best of those who show mercy	Rabbana amanna faghfir lana warhamna wa anta khayrur Rahimiin
	[23: 109]
31	Our Lord! Avert from us the Wrath of Hell, for its Wrath is indeed an affliction grievous,- Evil indeed is it as an abode, and as a place to rest in.	Rabbanas-rif 'anna 'adhaba jahannama inna 'adhabaha kana gharama innaha sa'at musta-qarranw wa muqama
	[25: 65-66]
32	O my Lord! Grant unto us wives and offspring who will be the comfort of our eyes, and give us (the grace) to lead the righteous	Rabbana Hablana min azwaajina wadhurriy-yatina, qurrata 'ayioni wa-jalna lil-muttaqeena Imaama
	[25:74]
33	Our Lord is indeed Oft-Forgiving Ready to appreciate (service)	Rabbana la Ghafurun shakur
	[35: 34]
34	Our Lord! Thy Reach is over all things, in Mercy and Knowledge. Forgive, then, those who turn in Repentance, and follow Thy Path; and preserve them from the Penalty of the Blazing Fire!	Rabbana wasi'ta kulla sha'ir Rahmatanw wa 'ilman faghfir lilladhina tabu wattaba'u sabilaka waqihim 'adhabal-Jahiim
	[40:7]
35	And grant, our Lord! that they enter the Gardens of Eternity, which Thou hast promised to them, and to the righteous among their fathers, their wives, and their posterity! For Thou art (He), the Exalted in Might, Full of Wisdom. And preserve them from (all) ills; and any whom Thou dost preserve from ills that Day,- on them wilt Thou have bestowed Mercy indeed: and that will be truly (for them) the highest Achievement.	Rabbana wa adhkhilhum Jannati 'adninil-lati wa'attahum wa man salaha min aba'ihim wa azwajihim wa dhuriyyatihim innaka antal 'Azizul-Hakim, waqihimus sayyi'at wa man taqis-sayyi'ati yawma'idhin faqad rahimatahu wa dhalika huwal fawzul-'Adheem
	[40:8-9]
36	Our Lord! Forgive us, and our brethren who came before us into the Faith, and leave not, in our hearts, rancour (or sense of injury) against those who have believed.	Rabbana-ghfir lana wa li 'ikhwani nalladhina sabaquna bil imani wa la taj'al fi qulubina ghillal-lilladhina amanu
	[59:10]
37	Our Lord! Thou art indeed Full of Kindness, Most Merciful.	Rabbana innaka Ra'ufur Rahim
	[59:10]
38	Our Lord! In Thee do we trust, and to Thee do we turn in repentance: to Thee is (our) Final Goal	Rabbana 'alayka tawakkalna wa-ilayka anabna wa-ilaykal masir
	[60:4]
39	Our Lord! Make us not a (test and) trial for the Unbelievers, but forgive us, our Lord! for Thou art the Exalted in Might, the Wise.	Rabbana la taj'alna fitnatal lilladhina kafaru waghfir lana Rabbana innaka antal 'Azizul-Hakim
	[60:5]
40	Our Lord! Perfect our Light for us, and grant us Forgiveness: for Thou hast power over all things.	Rabbana atmim lana nurana waighfir lana innaka 'ala kulli shay-in qadir
	[66:8]