The Duty of Children Towards Parents

MV: One of the only big missing posts that are not in my site is about Parents in Islam. After Allah (STW) and the Prophet (PBUH) our parents are the ones to be treated as for respect. We should always try to listen to our parents and give them help, as this nice article says.

Duty of children towards parents clearly defined

by – Riaz A. Siddiqui

ALL religions of the world have laid great emphasis on the rights of parents and the duties of children towards them. According to Islamic teachings, to be obedient and to show kindness to parents has been enjoined in the Holy Quran in such a manner as to say that among the noble deeds, to obey parents, treat them respectfully and to show kindness to them is next to worshipping Almighty Allah. The Holy Quran says, “Your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him, and that you be kind to parents. Whether one or both of them attain old age in thy life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honor.” – Surah Al Isra (17:23).
According to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the parents of a certain person arehis Heaven or Hell. What this means is that if a person obeys his parents, attends to their needs and keeps them happy and comfortable, he will attain Paradise. On the other hand, if he is disrespectful and rude to them, offends them by ignoring their needs and feelings or causes them grief in any manner, his place shall be in Hell. In modern times, a trend has arisen whereby when parents come to be seen as a liability because of old age and physical weakness. They are then sent to ‘old people’s homes’.

But the stricture ordained by Islam makes it clear that shrugging off the responsibility of old parents serves as an invitation to Hell. Both the father and mother are equal when it comes to caring for them and providing them all possible physical comforts and mental peace. The time that the parents need to be looked after most, is in their old age. To serve them devotedly at that stage of their lives is the best way of pleasing Almighty Allah. It is also one of the easiest ways of attaining Paradise. Abu Hurairah, a companion of the holy Prophet, has said that “a person is indeed disgraced, who does not earn Paradise by caring for his parents during the life time and old age of his/her parents”.

A person once asked the holy Prophet, “Who has the greatest claim on me with regard to service and kind treatment?” The Holy Prophet replied, “Your mother and again your mother and once again your mother. After her is the claim of your father, then that of your near relatives, and then of the relations next to them”. This shows that the claim of a mother is greater than a father over the care that you endow upon them in their old age. Serving and obeying parents is a matter of give and take. Those who treat and obey their parents can rest assured that their children will also show kindness and compassion to them. Respecting and caring the parents is a virtue of the highest order that continues to transcend generation after generation.

Asma bint Abu Bakr relates that her mother had come from Makkah to Madinah to meet her. Her mother was not a Muslim and followed pagan tribal customs and beliefs. Asma enquired from the holy Prophet how she was supposed to treat her. The holy Prophet told her to be kind and considerate and to behave towards her as was a mother’s due from a daughter. Obeying one’s parents and treating them with respect and affection is a great virtue and it serves as repentence for a person’s sins. Similarly, to ask Almighty Allah to have mercy on them after death is an act that brings them comfort in their graves. It is the duty of sons and daughters to pray for the forgiveness of their parents after their death and treat their relatives and friends with due respect. In the Holy Quran, Muslims have been urged to pray for the salvation of their parents as shown in the following verse: “And say, My Lord, Have mercy on both of them as they cared for me when I was little”.

The holy Prophet has said that to abuse one’s parents is a major sin. So much so that if a person abuses someone else’s parents and that person, in retaliation, abuses his parents, then it is as though he himself has abused his parents. On another occasion, when asked about the major sins, the holy Prophet replied, “To associate someone with Almighty God, to disobey parents, to kill unlawfully, and to give false evidence”.

In the light of the Holy Quran and holy Prophet’s sayings, one can understand that the respect for parents occupies a special place in the moral and social teachings of Islam. –

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10 Things Muslims Think Are Scarier than Halloween

MV: I know, I know…this is very late and why should I even bother? Well still..its funny and I just found it, so it could be a nice late treat..

LOTR’ producer in talks to make Prophet Mohammad film

MV: I loved the Lord of the rings movie and now it looks like my favorite movie’s producer is going to make a movie about my favorite Prophet…MashAllah and cool!

A film about the Prophet Mohammad backed by the producer of “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Matrix” is under discussion, a Qatar media firm said on Sunday, aiming to create an English-language blockbuster for the world’s 1.5 billion Muslims.

Filming of the $150 million movie is set to start in 2011, with Barrie Osborne as its producer, Alnoor Holdings said.

Alnoor said the film – in which the Prophet would not be depicted, in accordance with Islamic strictures – was in development and talks were being held with studios, talent agencies and distributors in the United States and Britain.

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The company launched a $200-million international film fund on Oct. 31 to invest in film projects amid tight financing in the wake of the financial crisis and plans to focus on Hollywood.

Alnoor said it aimed to attract the “best international talent” to star in the motion picture.

The company was set up this year to take advantage of economic opportunities in the entertainment industry, focusing on international film production, Arabic production and animation.

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Do Not Despise The Sinners

MV: This was a great article, its something we all should all watch out for…

The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said: “That person who taunts and ridicules his Muslim brother over a sin from which he has repented, will not die until he himself commits that same sin.” For example, you come to know that a certain person committed or was involved in a particular sin and you also know that this person has repented from it. To think low of him or to taunt or ridicule him because of that sin, by saying something like: “You are the one who was involved in certain evil actions”, is in itself a sin.

Through repentance a person has corrected his relationship with Allah Most High. Through repentance not only has the sin been forgiven, it has also been erased from his book of deeds! Allah Most High has erased it from his book of deeds but you, because of that sin, are thinking low of him and treating him with contempt. You are taunting and ridiculing him. This action is extremely despised by Allah Most High.

This is regarding a person whom you know has repented. If you don’t know whether he has repented or not, then there is always this possibility that he, being a mu’min (believer), has repented or will repent in the future. Therefore, if someone has committed a sin and you do not know whether he has repented or not, you still do not have the right to hold him in contempt. It is possible that he has repented. Remember! Abhorrence should be for the sin and not the sinner! Hatred should be for sins. Allah’s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) did not teach us to despise those who sin.

On the other hand, the sinner is worthy of pity and compassion, for this distressed person has been overtaken by a sickness. If a person is overtaken by a physical sickness, do you abhor his sickness or the person who is sick? Does the sick person become the target of your hatred? Obviously, the sick person is not deserving of your hatred. Yes, despise his sickness. Concern yourself with removing his sickness, so make du’a. The sick person should not be the target of hatred. He should be pitied for the reason that this poor person is caught up in a difficulty.

If someone is a kafir (disbeliever) then despise his kufr (disbelief), do not despise him. Make du’a for him that Allah Most High grants him guidance. Amin. How much did the kuffar (disbelievers) not persecute the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace)? They shot at him with arrows, they pelted stones at him, and his body bled from various places, but the words that flowed from his mouth were the following: “O Allah! Grant my people guidance, for they do not know the reality” (of this din).

Take note that that he did not despise them because of their kufr, shirk (associating partners with Allah), oppression and transgressions. Rather, while expressing pity and affection, he made du’a for them that ‘O Allah! These people are ignorant. They are unaware of the reality; therefore they are treating me in this manner. O Allah! Grant them guidance’.

So when seeing someone involved in sin, have pity on him and make du’a for him and try to steer him away from sin. Advise and counsel him but do not think low of him. Perhaps Allah accepts his repentance and he surpasses you in the sight of Allah.

I have heard the following words of advice of Hakim al-Ummah Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi from my respected father, Mufti Muhammad Shafi’ and ‘Arif Billah Dr. Abdul Hayy ‘Arifi (may Allah have mercy on them): “I consider every current Muslim and every non Muslim, as far as the future is concerned to be superior to me.” “As far as the future is concerned” means that although the person is presently in the condition of kufr, maybe Allah Most High grants him the tawfiq (guidance) of repenting and he is freed from the burden of kufr. Thereafter, Allah Most High raises his status so high that he surpasses me!

“Every current Muslim” means that a person who is a Muslim, a person of iman (true faith), one whom Allah Most High has granted the wealth of iman. What do I know regarding his connection and status with Allah Most High? Every person’s relationship with Allah Most High is unique. How can we judge anyone? Therefore, I consider every Muslim to be superior to me.

In this statement of Hakim al-Ummah, “I consider every Muslim to be superior to me”, there is obviously no possibility of lies and deception, or that he just said it out of moral courtesy. He said it because he firmly believed it. Anyway, to think low of someone, even though it is due to his committing of sin, is not permissible.

This malady of regarding others with contempt is found mostly in people who have reformed and turned towards din (Islam). They were not concerned with din previously but now have changed and became steadfast on salah and fasting. They have made their dressing and appearance in conformity with the Shari’ah. They have started frequenting the masjid. They have become regular in performing salah with congregation.¹ Satan induces such a person with this thought that you are now on the straight path. These people who are involved in sin are ruined. The result of this thought is that he starts thinking low of them and treats them with contempt. He now starts criticizing them in a hurtful manner. This results in Satan involving such people in vanity, self-regard and pride. When a person suffers from self-regard and pride, all his good actions are destroyed.

When a person’s gaze falls on himself that he is pious and others are bad then he is caught up in vanity. Vanity causes all good actions to become worthless. Only that action is acceptable which is done with sincerity for Allah Most High alone. After performing the action the person makes shukr (gives thanks) unto Allah Most High that He granted me the tawfiq to perform this action (if He did not grant me the tawfiq, I would never have been able to carry out this action).

Therefore, do not treat anyone with contempt. Do not think low of any non-Muslim or any sinner.

It is mentioned in a hadith that when seeing a person afflicted with any sickness, recite the following du’a:

اَلْحَمْدُ للهِ الَّذِىْ عَافَانِىْ مِمَّا ابْتَلاَكَ بِه وَ فَضَّلَنِىْ عَلَى كَثِيْرٍ مِّمَّنْ خَلَقَ تِفْضِيْلاً

All praises are due unto Allah, who has granted me safety from that which he has afflicted you with, and granted me well-being over many of the creation. (Al-Hisn al-Hasin, p.349)

It is sunnah to recite this du’a when seeing an afflicted person. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) taught us this (Note: it should be recited softly lest the afflicted person is offended).

Shaykh Dr. Abdul Hayy ‘Arifi (may Allah have mercy on him) used to say: “Whenever I pass by a hospital, then, praises be to Allah, I always recite this du’a.” He would also make du’a that Allah grants the sick good health.

One of my teachers used to say that Allah’s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) taught us to recite this du’a when seeing a sick person, but I also recite it when seeing someone involved in sin. Sometimes when walking on the road I see people lined up at the cinema houses purchasing tickets. I recite this du’a on seeing them. Then I make shukr unto Allah Most High that He has saved me from this sin.

The reason for reciting this du’a when seeing a person involved in sin is that just as a physically sick person is worthy of pity, so is the sinner worthy of pity and sympathy, for he is also caught up in a predicament. Also, make du’a for him that: “O Allah! Remove this difficulty from him.”

It should be known that those who are presently involved in sin and you consider them low and worthy of contempt may later on receive the tawfiq of repentance and surpass you! So for what reason are you boasting? If you have been granted the tawfiq of abstaining from sin then make shukr unto Allah Most High. If they haven’t as yet received the tawfiq, then make du’a for them that Allah Most High grants them guidance and grants them relief from their afflictions. Amin.

Anyway, despise kufr, despise sin and transgression, but do not despise the person. In fact, you should treat him with love and kindness. When you speak to him, speak with softness and affection. Speak with feeling and love so that it may have a good effect on him. This was always the method of all our pious elders.

I heard this story of Hadrat Junayd al-Baghdadi (may Allah have mercy on him) from my respected father Mufti Muhammad Shafi’ (may Allah have mercy on him). While passing a certain place, Hadrat Junayd saw a person hanging from the gallows, whose hands and one leg was amputated. He inquired from the people regarding this person. The people informed him that this person was a habitual thief. His hand was cut when he was caught the first time. His leg was cut when caught the second time. Now on the third occasion he has been hanged. Hadrat Junayd went forward and kissed the dead man’s foot.  People said to him: “This man was such a big and habitual thief, and you kissed his feet?” He replied: “Although he had committed such a big crime and sin for which he has been punished, but he had a wonderful quality in him, and that is steadfastness (istiqamah). Although he used this quality in a wrong way, however, he remained steadfast on the manner of his chosen occupation. His hand was amputated but he never left his choice. His leg was amputated yet he remained steadfast on theft. His other hand was amputated and still he did not give up his occupation. He remained steadfast on theft until finally his life has been taken. It is now apparent that he had the quality of steadfastness in him and I kissed his foot because of this quality.” May Allah Most High grant us this quality in our worship and obedience unto Him. Amin.

Anyway, the pious servants of Allah do not despise people but despise the evils perpetrated by them. They (the pious) go to the extent of saying that if an evil person has any good qualities in him then those good qualities should be striven for! Concern yourself with trying to remove the bad qualities in a person by speaking to him with love and affection. Speak only to him and do not speak to others about him.

It is mentioned in a hadith: “A believer (mu’min) is a mirror to another believer” (Abu Dawud). If a person has a spot on his face and stands in front of a mirror, the mirror will reflect that spot on his face. The mirror is showing him his defects. In the same way, a believer is also a mirror to another believer. When a believer sees another with a defect, he should inform him with love and affection that you have this certain weakness in you, remove it.

It is just like when a person has a worm or any insect crawling on him, then out of concern you inform him that there is an insect crawling on him, so remove it. Similarly, if a Muslim brother has a dini defect in him, then with love and affection, inform him that he has this defect in him, because a believer is a mirror to another believer.

Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi says that this hadith teaches us that when you see a fault in another person, then inform only that person of this fault, do not tell it to others. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) compared a believer to a mirror. The mirror only exposes the spot on the face to the person standing in front of it and not to others. Thus, the duty of a believer is to inform the person involved that he has a certain weakness in him and not to inform others of his weakness. If a person also tells others then it implies that he has acted upon his own evil desires and this will not be an act of din anymore. If he only informs and advises the afflicted person with love and concern, then this is what iman (true faith) and brotherhood demands. But to despise or think low of him is not permissible under any circumstance.

May Allah Most High grant us the understanding and the guidance to practice on this. Amin.

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1. Obviously this is not always the case. There are those among the reformed who are not like this. Also, there are those who have always been regular on their din but suffer from this malady. The respected author is saying that this malady is mostly found in such people, but not always. (Translator) ↩

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Jummah on Capitol Hill

MV: Yes I know its late, but because I have been busy for so long I still want the video on the site…sorry. That does not mean I will not be posting anymore, but I might take some breaks between posts so sorry once again.

Search the Quran

MV: My uncle recently made a very unique and useful site for Muslims-Quran Search. The site is very easy to use and helpful on searching the Quran:

http://search-the-quran.com/

Welcome to the most intelligent Quran Search Engine!

As we know there are many Quran Search Engines available on the internet, but all of them have very limited search capabilities. search-the-quran.com is based on cutting edge search technology and offers the following unique features:
• Search multi-word phrases that spread across more than one verse as opposed to the single verse search offered by all other Quran Search Engines. Examples: “Roman Victory“, “War on Usury“.
• Synonym Search: so you don’t have to know the exact words used in the translations. For example, to search for Jesus in the Quran you can use any of these variations: “Jesus“, “Christ“, “Messiah“, “Isa“.
• Morphological Search: allows finding different variations of the word. For example, searching for “intention” will find verses using words like intends, intending, intention, intentionally, etc.
• Exclusion: to search for verses that don’t contain certain words> For example to find verses that talk about charity without mentioning Prayer use the NOT or – symbol: “Charity NOT Prayer“, “Charity -Prayer“.

-You can also find the site on the left siderbar of the site-

Eid all around the world!

MV: Eid Mubaraak khair to all! The Muslim Voice wishes all of you a great Eid InshAllah! Now before I spend time with my family for eid heres a post to represent Eid Celebrations around the world from the prime minister to Obama!

Eid celebrations in Palestine

People perform the early morning prayer on Eid al-fitr at the Al-Omri Mosque in Gaza City. (AFP)

Women celebrate Eid in Manila

Women embrace following prayers celebrating Eid al-Fitr feast in Manila. (AFP)

Malaysian PM on Eid

Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak (right) greets people during the Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Putrajaya. (AP)

Eid celebrated in Indonesia

Women perform Eid al-Fitr prayers, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan in Central Java, Indonesia. (AP)

Rebel chief gestures on Eid

Muslim rebel chief Ibrahim Murad hugs a follower during Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Maguindanao. (Reuters)

People celebrate Eid in Kabul

People hug each other after offering Eid al-fitr prayer in Kabul, Afghanistan. (AP)

Eid celebrated in Jakarta

People take part in an Eid al-Fitr prayer on the street in Jakarta. (AFP)

Thai-man prays on Eid

A man offers prayers at the tomb of a relative to mark the start of the Eid-al-Fitr festival in Thailand. (AFP)

Clerics pray in Baghdad

Clerics pray to celebrate Eid al-Fitr at the Umm al-Tubul mosque in Baghdad. (AFP Photo)

Eid prayers held in Riyadh

People attend prayers marking Eid al-fitr in Central Riyadh. (Reuters)

People praying in Albania

People pray at a mosque to mark Eid al-fitr in Pristina, Kosovo, Albania.(AFP)

Eid celecrations in Kenya

Hundreds of people gathered to offer prayers on Eid al-fitr in Nairobi, Kenya. (AP)

People celebrate Eid in Sydney

People pray outside the Lakemba Mosque in Sydney to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. (Reuters)

Eid celebrated in Bosnia

People pray at a small mosque for Eid al-Fitr in the village of Vukovije, Bosnia. (AP)

Indian PM greets nation on Eid
New Delhi:20 sep 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday greeted the nation on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, saying the festival reflected the true spirit of India’s composite culture.

Eid-ul-Fitr, to be celebrated on Monday, marks the end of the period of fasting during the holy month of Ramzan. Eid is celebrated on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal.
“The festival commemorates austerity, brotherhood and the spirit of sharing. It reflects the true spirit of our composite culture. May the festival strengthen our resolve to promote tolerance and peace and live in harmony,” prime minister said

The British Prime Minister’s message for Eid al-Fitr

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Obama extends Eid greetings to Muslims

* Hillary reiterates US desire to seek relationship with Muslims based on mutual interest, respect

WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama has sent Eidul Fitr greetings to Muslims around the world on the eve of the festival that marks the completion of Ramzan.

“As Muslims in the United States and around the world complete the month of Ramzan and celebrate Eidul Fitr, Michelle and I would like to extend our personal greetings on this joyous occasion,” he said.

“Throughout the month, Muslim communities collect and distribute zakatul fitr so that all Muslims are able to participate in this day of celebration. As I said in Cairo, my administration is working to ensure that Muslims are able to fulfil their charitable obligations not just during Ramzan, but throughout the year. On behalf of the American people, we congratulate Muslims in the United States and around the world on this blessed day. Eid Mubarak,” he added.

Mutual respect: In a separate message, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also greeted Muslims on Eid, reiterating the US’ desire to seek a new beginning with Muslims around the world, one based on mutual interest and mutual respect.

“In 1996, my husband and I were privileged to host the first ever White House Eid celebration, which has now become a tradition. And this year, I hosted an Iftar at the State Department, with Muslims and non-Muslims attending. We hope that reinforces every year that all faiths have a home here in the United States,” she added. app

How to Prepare for Eid Prayer

MV: Since Eid-al-fitr is approaching us soon or in some countries Eid has already approached but since I live in New York Eid is either on Sunday September 19 or Monday September 20 InshAllah..But either ways this article is a great review of how to prepare for Eid prayer:

Some important things to know/review before going to the Eid Prayer:

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1. Eat before the Eid Prayer:

Anas (radiAllahu anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allah (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) would not set out in the morning of Eid ul Fitr until he had eaten some dates. (Bukhari)

2. Bathing before the Eid Prayer:

There is no “authentically reported” sunnah from the Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) according to “The Rulings Concerning the Two Eids”1

However, it is preferred and it is a sunnah of the Companions (that is, their way and guidance)..”ibn Umar (radia Allahu anhumaa) used to bathe on the day of Fitr.” 1

1“The Rulings Concerning the Two Eids” by Shaykh Abul Haarith ‘Alee Hasan ‘Alee Abdul Hameed

3. Going to the Musalla, Returning a different way

“When it was the day of Eid, the Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam)

use to alter his route (of returning). (Bukhari)

Imaam Ibn al-Qayyim al Jaqzeeyah said:

“The Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi was sallam) used to change his route on the days of Eid, such that he went by one route and returned by another. It is said (he did this) to give salaam upon the people of both routes. Or so that both groups get some of his blessings. Or so that anybody who has a need can take care of it. Or to make manifest the ritual of Islaam….2

2“The Rulings Concerning the Two Eids” by Shaykh Abul Haarith ‘Alee Hasan ‘Alee Abdul Hameed

Eid “Greeting”

Shaykh ul Islaam Ibn Taymeeyah, when asked about the greeting/congratulations of Eid said: “As for the greeting on the day of Eid, then it is by saying to one another when meeting after the prayer:

Taqabbala Allahu minnaa wa minkum wa ahaala Allahu alayka

May Allah accept it from you and us and other things of this nature.

Ibn Qudaamah reported in Al Mugnee that Muhammad ibn Iyaad said: “I was with Abi Umamah al Baahilee and other companions of the Prophet (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam and when they returned from the Eid they said to each other:

Taqabbala Allahu minnaa wa minkum

May Allah accept it from you and us

Source: “The Rulings Concerning the Two Eids from the Purified Sunnah”

What do you do if you are late/miss the Eid Prayer?

From Saheeh Bukhari: “If one misses the Eid (prayer) he should pray two rakahs.” (to make it up)

Women Preforming the Eid prayer?

Eid prayers is a confirmed Sunnah that Muslims, males and females, should be keen to attend. It is also highly recommended for women to participate and listen to the sermon. However, if a woman could not attend for some reason and performed it at home, it would be also valid.

In his well-known book, Fiqh As-Sunnah, Sheikh Sayyed Sabiq states:

The prayers of the two `Eids were prescribed in the first year after the migration. It is a confirmed Sunnah, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) always performed these prayers and he ordered the men and women to go out to attend them.

Duas before the last Iftar

MV: As the last hours of Ramadan approach us (or in some countries Ramadan has already ended) we should remember how we woke up sehri each day, the feelings we had for iftar, how good we felt after reading Taraawi and the Quran and how much good deeds we each earned this Ramadan..now thats done we should also be exited for Allah (SWT)’s reward of Ramadan, Eid. For me the last day of Ramadan is sad as shaitan comes back and I start to remember all the good times I had while fasting and then at iftar but I am also exited to spend time with my family at eid InshAllah. So before we finish our fast today at Iftar for the last time this year we should remember a few things bellow and read these duas:

As Ramadan comes to an end, so do the increased opportunities for prayer. We may or may not get another Ramadan in our lives. This may be our last Iftar. Just before Iftar is a special time to ask Allah for everything you want. He loves hearing from us. The last night and day of fasting is a special day of Dua as well, considering that the Prophet has said that Allah makes decisions about our forgiveness that day. So here are some suggested Dua

Duas before the last Iftar

If everyone in your family can break fast together, it will be great to make Dua together.

1. Oh Allah, please accept all of my prayers, fasting, and remembrance of You during this blessed month.
2. Please forgive me for the shortcomings in my worship and help me improve by next Ramadan.
3. Ya Allah, help me continue the good habits I have acquired during Ramadan.
4. Oh Allah, please make me of the righteous, the guided, and those You love.
5. Ya Allah, please guide me and my family to the Straight Path and help us become excellent Muslims for Your sake.
6. I worship only You and only from You do I seek help. Please increase Your bounty for me

Do remember your loved ones, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and classmates by name in your Dua.

Also a nice video to watch before the last day:

Makkah Salat ul Witr and Dua 2009 1/2

Makkah Salat ul Witr and Dua 2009 2/2

Ameen!

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