بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
During Times of Difficulties and Calamities
“Nothing befalls a believer, a
(prick of a) thorn or more than that, but Allah will raise him one degree in
status thereby or erase a bad deed.” [Narrated
by Al-Bukhari (5641) and Muslim (2573)]
{039 Az-Zumar 39|10} Say, "O MY servants who have believed,
fear your Lord. For those who do good in this world is good, and the earth of
Allah is spacious. Indeed, the patient will be given their reward without
account."
“How wonderful is the affair of the
believer, for his affairs are all good, and this applies to no one but the
believer. If something good happens to him, he is thankful for it and that is
good for him. If something bad happens to him, he bears it with patience and
that is good for him.” (By
Muslim: 2999)
We should also realize that
when Allah puts His steadfast believers through trials and tribulations, that
is a sign of his love for them.
“If Allah wills Good for His slave, He hastens his punishment1 in this
world, and if He wills bad for His slave, He withholds from him (the punishment
for) his sin, until He requites him for it on the Day of Resurrection.” Narrated
and classed as hasan By At-Tirmidhi (2396); classed as Saheeh By Al-Albaani in
Saheeh at-Tirmidhi]
Al-Hasan al-Basri (may Allah
have mercy on him) said: “Do not
resent the calamities that come and the disasters that occur, for perhaps in
something that you dislike will be your salvation, and perhaps in something
that you prefer will be your doom
Calamities & Problems (Trials or Punishment)?
We also know that some who
face difficulties are punished for their sins. So, one may wonder how to
distinguish whether a person is being simply tested by Allah or being punished
for one’s sins. In this context, scholars have said that “(as Allah knows a
person beforehand), the sign of calamity by way of punishment shows as signs of
impatience and ingratitude in a person when a calamity befalls, and the sign of
calamity by way of expiation and erasing of sins shows as contentment,
acceptance, and patience in accepting the will of Allah until relief comes.”
Furthermore, if the one who
is affected shows displeasure and panic, then it cannot be thought that his
calamity is an honor from Allah to raise him in status, because Allah, may He
be glorified, knew that he would not be patient and accept it with contentment.
So in this case it is most likely that it is a requital and punishment.
Also, if the Muslim is a
devoted worshipper, obedient and righteous, and there is nothing between him
and Allah but true ‘uboodiyyah (servitude), gratitude, praise, repentance and
submission to Him, may He be glorified, then it is most likely that this
calamity is a kind of honour and raising in status, and people are the witnesses
of Allah on earth. If they know him to be righteous, then they may give him the
glad tidings of raised status before Allah if he is patient in bearing the
calamity
Regarding difficulties, in
the following verse Allah compares the situation of the one who is steadfast in
his faith and facing difficulties with those who are evil doers and are in a
similar situation
“… if you are suffering (hardships)
then surely, they (too) are suffering (hardships) as you are suffering, but you
have a hope from Allah (for the reward) that for which they hope not; and Allah
is Ever All-Knowing, All-Wise” Quran (An-Nisa:104).
So, a true believer can face
his difficulties with a positive state of mind hoping for rewards from Allah
and such an attitude can provide true relief and happiness. Besides, if Allah
lifts this calamity from the believer and saves him from the torment, then that
can double the reward and happiness. Allah says in the Quran:
“… and give glad tidings to
As-Sabirun (the patient).”
Who, when afflicted with
calamity, say: “Truly! To Allah we belong and truly, to Him we shall
return.”
They are those on whom are
the Salawat (i.e. who are blessed and will be forgiven) from their Lord, and
(they are those who) receive His Mercy, and it is they who are the guided ones.
Quran (Al-Baqara: 155-157)
Dua for Difficult:
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اللَّهُمَّ رَحْمَتَكَ أَرْجُو فَلَا تَكِلْنِي إِلَى نَفْسِي طَرْفَةَ
عَيْنٍ وَأَصْلِحْ شَأْنِي كُلَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ |
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"O Allah, I hope for Your mercy, do not leave me for even the duration of an
eye blink (duration) and correct my total condition. Besides You there is
none worthy of worship".(Hisnul Hasin) |
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حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ
وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ |
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"Allah is sufficient for us and He is the Best Guardian". Ibn 'Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) said: When (Prophet) Ibrahim (Abraham) was thrown into the fire, he said: "Allah (Alone) is sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs." So did Messenger of Allah Muhammad (ﷺ) when he was told: "A great army of the pagans had gathered against him, so fear them". But this (warning) only increased him and the Muslims in Faith and they said: "Allah (Alone) is sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs (for us)".[Al-Bukhari]. (Riyad us Sailheen Book 1 Hadith 76] |
يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ بِرَحْمَتِكَ أَسْتَغِيثُ
"O Alive and everlasting One, I beseech You by Your
mercy".(Mustadrak Hakim)
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ
مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ
“O Allah, there is none worthy of
worship besides You. You are Pure; definitely I have oppressed my soul by
sinning".
لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا
قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
Is the medicine for 99 ailments, the least of which is depression?
Abdullah bin Abbas (R.A.) narrates that Prophet Mohammad (ﷺ) stated that if a person constantly makes "Astaghfar", then Allah removes every difficulty, frees him from every sorrow and makes a means for him to receive sustenance from places that he never thought of. (Mishkat from Ahmad)
1.While fasting.
2.In the last portion of
the night (tahajud time)
3.After every
fard/compulsory Salat
4.Whilst it is raining
5.After the
tilawat/recitation of the Qur’an
6.Between the two Khutba's
on Jummua day
7.Before the Jummua
salaah starts
Hazrat Anas ibne Malik (Radiyallahu Anhu) narrates that Rasul Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم ) said: "A Dua made between the Adhan and the Iqamah is never rejected. The Sahabah asked; what Dua should we make, O Rasul Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم )? He (صلى الله عليه وسلم ) replied; Ask Allah for Afiyah (wellbeing) in this world and in the Hereafter." [Tirmidhi:3594]
WAYS ON GETTING YOUR DUAS GRANTED
1. Always have full faith in Allah and do all ibadath for his pleasure
only
2. When making dua to Allah says: "YA ALLAH ACCEPT MY DUA WITH THE WASEELA
OF MUHAMMED (صلى الله عليه وسلم)"
3. Give thanks to Allah for what he has given you and he will give you
more Insha Allah!
4. Beg Allah with his 99 names or isme azam or dua asma-al-husna, which
is very effective
5. Make istagfaar to Allah or ask for forgiveness with sincerity and try
to refrain from sins
6. Read atleast 3 durood shareef when beggining dua and ending
7. Make dua for your parents which is very important
8. Make dua with a lot of feeling. Tear and cry in your duas, if this
not possible then make like u tearing and beg Allah for what you desire
9. Praise and glorify Allah and reading surah Fatiha is very effective
too
10. Try to remember Allah all the time and not only when in need and
distress.
11. After making dua/prayer read "ya Wahaabo" 7 times - Insha
Allah it will be granted!
Abu Hurayrah (RA) reported
that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Three
prayers are surely answered: the supplication of the oppressed, the
supplication of the traveller, and the supplication of the father for his
son." [Sunan Tirmidhi (5/502) No. 3448, Sunan Ibn Majah (5/30) No. 3862,
Musnad Ahmad (2/258) No. 7501, Sunan Abu Dawud (2/89) No. 1536]
Five People whom Allah Will
Answer:
1) The du’a of
a brother for his brother in his absence:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “He who supplicates for his brother
behind his back (in his absence),the angel commissioned (for carrying dua to his Lord) says: ‘Ameen, and it is for
you also.”[Sahih Muslim]
2) The du’a of the one who is oppressed:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Fear the supplication of the
oppressed, for there is no barrier between it and Allah.”[Sahih al-Bukhari and
Muslim]
3) The du’a of a father for his son:
Abu Hurayrah (RA) reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Three prayers are surely answered: the
supplication of the oppressed, the supplication of the traveller, and the
supplication of the father for his son." [Sunan Tirmidhi (5/502) No. 3448,
Sunan Ibn Majah (5/30) No. 3862, Musnad Ahmad (2/258) No. 7501, Sunan Abu Dawud
(2/89) No. 1536]
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Three prayers are surely answered:
the supplication of the oppressed, the supplication of the traveller, and the
supplication of the father for his son.”[Sunan Tirmidhi, 5/502]
4) Du’a of a righteous offspring for his or her
parents:
Abu Huraira (RA) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "When a man dies, his deeds come to an end, except
for three: (1) A continuous charity, (2) knowledge by which people derive
benefit, (3) pious son who prays for him." [Adab al-Mufrad al-Bukhari No.
38, Muslim (3/1255) No. 1631, Abu Dawud (3/117) No. 2880, al-Nasa'i (6/251) No.
3651, Tirmidhi (3/660) No. 1376, al-Darime (1/148) No. 559, Ahmad (2/372) No.
8831]
5) The du’a of the one whom Allah loves:
In the hadith Qudsi, Allah says: “…and My slave
will keep drawing closer to Me by performing the Nawafil (voluntary acts of
worship) until I love him, and when I love him, I will be his hearing with
which he hears, his sight with which he sees, his hands with which he strikes,
and his legs with which he walks; and if he asks Me, I will give him; and if he
seeks refuge with Me, I will grant him refuge”.[Sahih Bukhari]
6) Dua is stored up for or wipes out calamity
befall you
It was narrated from Abu
Saeed (RA) that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: “There is no Muslim who does not offer any Dua in which
there is no sin or severing of family ties but Allah will give him one of three
things in return: either He will answer his Dua sooner, or he will store it up
for him in the Hereafter, or He will divert an equivalent evil away from him
because of it.” They said: “We will say a lot of Dua.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said:
“Allah is more generous.” [Musnad Ahmad (3/18) No. 11149, Mustadrak al-Haakim
(1/670) No. 1816, Adaab al-Mufrad al-Bukhari (1/264) No. 710, Musannaf Ibn Abi
Shaiba (10/201) No. 29780, Musnad Abi Ya'la (2/296) No. 1019, al-Mu’jam
al-Awsat al-Tabarani (4/337) No. 4368]
Ubadah ibn Samit reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said, "There is no Muslim on the face of the earth who
prays a prayer, but Allah grants him exactly what he wants, or removes from him
a like amount of evil, provided he does not pray for a sin or severing ties of
relationship.” A man of the group exclaimed, “Then we will make much
supplication.” He said, “Allah will grant more than that.” [Sunan Tirmidhi
(5/566) No. 3573, Musnad Ahmad (5/329) No. 22837]
7) Dua for increases the for knowledge
..And say, "My Lord, increase me in knowledge."[20-Ta Ha
20:114]
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