Issue No: 211
3rd October 2014
7th Dhulhijja 1435 A.H.
Salamun alaykum,
Did you miss Laylatul Qadr?
Traditions narrate that for those who were not able to achieve their purpose and goal (acceptance of Hajat) in Laylatul Qadr or those who were not forgiven on that day, then there is another occasion to realize that. The last opportunity for them is the day of Arafah; the 9th of Dhulhijjah. Yawmul Arafah - the day of arafah - in its blessedness, sacredness and sanctity is placed the same as Laylatul Qadr – the night of Qadr. This day is one of the most blessed days. Although it has not been named as day of Eid, this day is one of the great days of Eid.
It is a day on which Allah SWT calls His servants to His taa’ah - obedience - and ibadah - to serve Him. The Divine Grace and Bounties are abundantly spread. On this day Shaytan is more debased, disgraced, furious and repulsed than on other days.
Whom will you beg from?
It is reported that on the day of Arafah, Imam Ali Zaynul Abidin a.s. heard the voice of a beggar asking for his needs from the people. Imam turned to the beggar and said,”Shame on you! Are you begging from other than Allah on this day? Even for the baby in the mother’s womb, there is the hope that the mercy of Allah is with him and that he will become virtuous." The day of Arafah is highly recommended for seeking ones hajat - desires - from Allah SWT. Various prayers and supplications from the Ahlul Bayt a.s. have been recommended to perform on the day. Imam J’afar As Sadiq a.s. explains that at the closing hours of Yawmul Arafah, Allah SWT informs His angels to bear witness that He is obliged to respond to the duas of the good doers, accept their deeds and forgive them.
Therefore the question is that:
Will you find some time to take advantage of this great offer from our Most Beneficent and Merciful Creator? Will you take advantage of this only one day bargain offer from Allah SWT? Sunday 5th October, 2014 will be the day of ‘Arafah in our region. This day is highly recommended for seeking ones desires from Allah SWT. Fasting is recommended for a person who is not so weakened by it as not to be able to recite the supplications of the day of ‘Arafah.
Therefore on this day:
Will your programme be just like any other of your normal routine days?
Will you make effort to benefit from this wide open door by Allah SWT for presenting your hajat?
Remember to pray for the parents, family, community, the faithful, Marja Taqlid, Ulama, our leaders, the sick ones, departed souls, the Ummah, the captives,the people suffering due to conflict around the world and for all who have their hajat.
Beseech Allah SWT to rid humanity of the terrorists, who have hijacked the pristine message of Islam and to hasten the dhuhur – reappearance - of the Awaited master of our age (A.F.)
Iltimase dua.Wa ma tawfiqi illa billah
Fazle Abbas Datoo
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