Revised power of prayers by Mustafa Hajji Ahmed Khaki

SAFAR

This month is known as an un-auspecious month. Therefore we should always take out Sadaqa and pray to Allaah (S.W.T.) to keep away all the evils and problems.

Recite this Duaa 10 times daily for Hifaadhat:

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  Yaa Shadeedal Quwaa Wa Yaa Shadeedal Mihaali, Yaa Azeezu Yaa Azeezu Yaa Azeezu, Dhallat Bi Adhwamatika Jamee’u Khalqik, Fakfinee Sharra Khalqika, Yaa Muhsinu Yaa Mujmilu Yaa Mun’imoo Yaa Mufdhilu, Yaa Laa Ilaaha Illaa Anta Sub’haanaka Innee Kuntu Minadh-Dhwaalimeen, Fastajabnaa Lahu Wa Najjaynaahu Minal Ghammi Wakadhaalika Nunjil Mu’mineen, Wa Swallallaahu Alaa Muhammadin Wa Aalihit-Twayyibeenat-Twaahireen.
  
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  On 1st of this month in 37 A.H. -took place the battle of Siffeen between Imaam Ameerul Mu’mineen (A.S.) and Muaviya
  
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  On 1st of this month in 61 A.H. -the severed Holy head of Imaam Husayn (A.S.) was brought to Damishq.
  
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  On the 3rd is the day of Martyrdom of Janaab-e-Zayd son of Imaam Zaynul Aabideen (A.S.)-
  
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  Pray two rak’at Namaaz, recite Surah-e-Fat’h after Al-Hamd in the first rak’at and S.Ikhlaas in the second,
  
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  Recite 100 times Salawaat,
  
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  Recite 100 times ‘Allaahummal-An Aala AbiSufyaan’
  
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  Recite 100 times Istighfar,
  
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  Beseech your Haajat.
  

7^th Safar:

Day of Shahaadat of Imaam Hasan (A.S.) (according to another tradition it is 28th Safar); Imaam Moosa-e-Kaadhim (A.S.) was born today.

ARBA’EEN. (Chehlum) 20^th Safar:

Today is the day of Chehloom (Foutieth) of Imaam Husayn (A.S.) It was on this day the family of Imaam Husayn (A.S.) returned from Shaam to Madeena. The revered companion of the Holy Prophet, Janaabe Jaabir bin Abdullah Ansaari today reached Karbalaa and he was the first Zaair (Visitor to the Holy Grave)) of Imaam Husayn (A.S.)

It is Mustahab to recite Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn (A.S.) especially Ziyaarat-e-Arbaeen.

Imaam Hasan Askari (A.S.) said that five things are the sign of a Mu’min, they are:

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  Praying totally 51 rak’at Namaaz during 24 hours,
  
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  Reciting Ziyaarat of Imaam Husayn (A.S.) on Arbaeen,
  
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  Wearing a ring on right hand,
  
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  Prostrating on the sand (Sajdagaah/Mohr), and
  
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  Speaking Bismillaahir-Rahmanir-Raheem aloud in Namaaz.
  

28^th Safar:

On this fateful day of 11 A.H. the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) left the world for the everlasting abode at the age of 63 years. At the age of 40 revelation started to descend on him and he strarted propogating openly. He worked very hard and endured all sorts of problems and troubles from infidels of Makka uptill 13 years. At the age of 53 The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) migrated to Madeena and established the first Islaamic State there. The infidels did not left any stone unturned so as to wipe out the very roots of Islaam but the unflenchig and firm faith of Muslims did not allow it to happen and Islaam went on gaining power day in day out. He remained in Madeena for 10 years and his holy soul departed on Monday, 28th Safar, 11 A.H.

The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) had endured so much sufferings during his life time that he had to declare that no any Prophet had suffered so much as he had to. As the history is witness that he had to suffer the insults and injuries from Quraish and others to such an extent that they hindered people to come even near to the Prophet, lest they hear the verses of Holy Qur’an and be attached to him. The enemies of Islaam boycotted him and his tribe in Makkah so that he had to stay in a distant velley in a state of the impending fear of enemies’ attacks. He was also targeted to be assassinated but was miraculously saved by Allaah (S.W.T.) His blessed body was injured by stones and dirt was often thrown on him. Thorns were laid on his path so as to injure him on his feet.

Even after his migration to Madeena the infidels of Makkaah did not leave him but persueded him and imposed many bloody wars on him. Not satisfied with all these atrocities and shameful acts, even when the Prophet was on his death-bed they ignored his commands on his face, and when he breathed his last, the hypocrites left his holy dead body unattended and made a rush to grab the power and rulership of the State.

The people of Arabia were in a state of barbaric community and sunk in dark ignorance, it was the Holy Prophet who rescued them from there and made them human beings suitable to live in a well established society, but they did not realize its value. All this was of tremendous pain to the Holy Prophet. Moreover he was also sure of the impending danger of ignoring and torturing his Holy family members after him.

Inspite of all this the Holy Prophet never cursed the people of his Ummah, instead he gave his blessings to one and all and prayed to Allaah (S.W.T.) for the salvation of Muslims on the Day of Judgement. How merciful was he who was actually sent as a Mercy to both worlds by the Merciful Lord of both the worlds !

It is necessary to recite the Ziyaarat of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) today and on other days, and remember him by Salawaat, Duaas and ponder over his blessed life which is a shining milestone for us to follow.

Last Day of Safar:

On this day in 203 A.H. Imaam Ali Radhaa (A.S.) was martyred by poison given by Accursed Maamun Rasheed. At that time the Imaam was of 55 years of age. It is recommended to recite his Ziyaarat today.

RABBIUL AWWAL

1^st Night:

On this night, 13 years after Be’asat (public declaration of Prohet’hood), the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) migrated to Madeena-e-Munawwara. The infidels had surrounded the Holy Prophet’s house intending to massacre him. Imaam Ali (A.S.) slept on the Holy Prophet’s bed and the Prophet went away unseen passing through the open swords of the enemies. They thought that the Prophet was inside sleeping in his bed but as they stormed in they amazingly saw Imaam Ali. Asked about the whereabouts of the Holy Prophet the enemies were answered so sharply as they deserved for. Imaam Ali (A.S.) was readily present to even sacrifice his life to save the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) from the infidels. Therefore, on this night this Aayat of the Holy Qur’an was revealed in praise of Imaam Ali (A.S.) because of his great sacrifice to lay down his own life instead of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W.) ‘Wa Minan-Naasi Man-Yashree Nafsahub-tighaa’a Mardhaatillaah…’