Issue No: 140
26th October 2012
9th Dhulhijja 1433 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 Arafah is the last opportunity for them.
The Day of Arafah - Yawmul Arafah - in its blessedness, sacredness and sanctity is placed the same as Laylatul Qadr – the night of Qadr.
Today: it’s Yawmul Arafah: 9th Dhulhijjah:
The Day of Arafah 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.
Present your desires to Allah:
It is reported that on the day of Arafah, Imam Zaynul Abidin a.s. heard the voice of a beggar asking for his needs from the people. He 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."
This day 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:
Will you find some time to take advantage of this great offer from our Most Beneficent and Merciful Creator?
Let us make effort to benefit from this door opened wide for presenting our hajat. Remember to pray for the parents, family, community, Marja taqlid, Ulama, the Ummah, the oppressed, the deprived, the sick, orphans, those struggling to seek livelihood, beloved departed souls, our leaders and for all to have their hajat fulfilled.
Iltimase dua.
Wa ma tawfiqi illa billah
Fazle Abbas Datoo
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