Book Name:Yaqeen Ki Barkatain
زَیِّـنُوْا مَجَالِسَکُمْ بِالصَّلَاةِ عَلَیَّ فَاِنَّ صَلَاَ تَـکُمْ عَلَیَّ نُوْرٌ لَّـکُمْ یَـوْمَ الْقِیَامَةِ
Decorate your gatherings by sending ṣalāt upon me, as your sending of ṣalāt upon me shall be light for you on the Day of Judgement.[1]
صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد
The Messenger of Allah صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said: اَفْضَلُ الْعَمَلِ اَلنِّيَّۃُ الصَّادِقَۃُ – “The best of deeds is a sincere intention.”[2]
O those who love Allah’s Messenger! Make it a habit to form good intentions before every action, as good intentions can lead one to Paradise. Before listening to this speech, we can make the following good intentions:
* I will listen to the entire speech to gain knowledge.
* I will sit respectfully.
* I will not be lazy or inattentive.
* I will listen with the intention of self-improvement.
* I will try to convey what I learn to others.
صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد
Dear Islamic brothers! Right now, we are in the holy month of Dhū al-QaꜤda. After this, Dhū al-Ḥijja will arrive. اِنْ شَــآءَالـلّٰـه Then, Muslims will offer sacrifices to follow the sunna of Prophet Ibrāhīm عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلاَم.
The especially fortunate are preparing for ḥajj, whilst some have already