Ramadan

Ramadan 2009|1430 AH

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Ramadan holds the promise of the acceptance of duas to

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a much greater degree than at any other time of the year.
Abu Hurairah (RA) reported that the Prophet Muhammad
(Peace be upon him) said: “There are three people whose
supplications are not rejected: the fasting person when he
breaks his fast, the just ruler and the supplication of the
oppressed” (Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah and Ibn Hibban).

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Bismillah-ir Rahman-ir Raheem Assalaamu alaikum
In the name of Allah the most & Welcome
Kind the most Merciful Ramadan, the month of blessings, forgiveness and
“O People, a great and a blessed month is approaching you. barakah, is finally here and there is no better time
to reflect deep within ourselves, increase our good
In this month, there is a night that is better than one
deeds and ask sincere forgiveness from Allah.
thousand months. Allah has made fasting obligatory
and prayers at night commendable during this month. Muslim Aid has put together this pocket guide to
Whosoever will do a voluntary good deed during this month, help you do just that, combining essential duas, ideas
it is as if he performed an obligatory good deed at another for activities you can implement during this month,
time and whosoever will perform an obligatory good deed, and means of recording them.
it is as if he performed seventy obligatory good deeds at
another time. This is the month of patience and the reward We pray Allah increases our patience, taqwa,
of patience is Paradise. truthfulness and pure intentions. And we pray that
He blesses us with many opportunities to increase
This is the month of kindness. In this month the believer’s
provision is increased. Whosoever will give food to a fasting
our knowledge in everything that is beneficial to us.
person in this month, it will bring forgiveness for his sins, Wasalaamu alaikum and Ramadan Mubarak.
will save him from the Hellfire and he shall have his reward
The Muslim Aid Team.
while the fasting person will not lose any of his reward.”
(As-Suyuti, Ad-Durr al-Manthur)

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 to be more generous than a fast
wind (which causes rain and
Acceptance of Dua
welfare).” (Reported by Al-Bukhari). Ramadan holds the promise

The blessed month of With millions of people living

of the acceptance of duas to a
much greater degree than at

Ramadan
in poverty across the world it
any other time of the year. Abu
is more important than ever
Hurairah (RA) reported that the
to reassess and strengthen
Prophet Muhammad (Peace be
our solidarity.
upon him) said: “There are three
people whose supplications are
Increase in the not rejected: the fasting person
reading of Qur’an when he breaks his fast, the just
Fasting helps bring out the best in our
manners, with Ramadan often What better time to re-establish
ruler and the supplication of the
dua_acceptance
oppressed” of (Tirmidhi,
dua Ibn Majah and
Fasting is one of the greatest being cited as the “month your relationship with the Ibn Hibban).
blessings Allah has bestowed of patience” both for our Qur’an than in the month when
on us, and carried out with the perseverance in this month it was revealed? Abdullah ibn dua_acceptance of
intention of gaining His pleasure and in our preparation for Amr (RA) reported that the
makes it an act of worship, the Hereafter. Prophet Muhammad (Peace be
where it has the potential upon him) said: “The fast and the
Ibn Abbas (RA), one of the companions
to make us be constantly Qur’an are two intercessors for
of the Messenger of Allah (Peace be
aware of Him. upon him) narrated: the servant of Allah on the Day
Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun
of Resurrection. The fast will say:
If a person refrains from eating kareemun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu
“The Prophet (Peace be upon ‘O Lord I prevented him from
and drinking without having ‘annee
him) was the most generous his food and desires during the
the intention to worship Allah,
amongst the people, and he day. Let me intercede for him.’ “O Allah, You are the best
then they aren’t gaining the
used to be more so in the The Qur’an will say ‘I prevented forgiver, beneficient and
full reward of fasting. It also
month of Ramadan when him from sleeping at night. Let merciful. You love forgiveness
confirms our belief in and love
Jib’reel visited him, and Jib’reel me intercede for him.’ And their so forgive me.”
for the Messenger of Allah
used to meet him on every intercession will be accepted.” (at-Tirmidhi).
(Peace be upon him) as we fast
night of Ramadan till the end of (Ahmad).
according to the manner in
the month. The Prophet (Peace
which he fasted.
be upon him) used to recite
On the aspect of personal the Holy Qur’an to Jib’reel, and Call us on
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 Important Sunnah Dua for breaking intends to undertake a matter then let him pray two rakaah option (nafl)
prayer which they should supplicate.
in Ramadan the fast
• Making time to eat Suhoor
before fasting
• To end the fast immediately Dua istikahaarah
after sunset
• To perform Taraweeh Salaat
• To feed the hungry
Allahumma laka sumtu wa bika
• To increase in the reading aamantu wa ‘alayka tawakaltu
of the Qur’an wa ‘alaa rizqika aftartu.
• To observe Itikaf (in the masjid
“O Allah! I fasted for You and
for men and women if possible)
I believe in You (and I put my
during the last 10 days
trust in You) and I break my fast
of Ramadan
with your sustenance.”
Intention for Dua for
keeping the fast Istikahaarah
(Supplication for seeking O Allah, I seek the counsel of Your Knowledge, and I seek the help of Your
guidance in making Omnipotence, and I beseech You for Your Magnificent Grace. Surely, You are
Capable and I am not. You know and I know not, and You are the Knower of the
a decision) unseen. O Allah, if You know that this matter (then mention the thing to be
On the authority of Jaabir Ibn decided) is good for me in my religion and in my life and for my welfare in the
‘Abdullah he said: The Prophet life to come, then ordain it for me and make it easy for me, then bless me in it.
And if You know that this matter (then mention the thing to be decided) is bad
Wa bisawmi ghadin nawaytu (Peace be upon him) would
for me in my religion and in my life and for my welfare in the life to come, then
min shahri ramadaan. instruct us to pray for guidance distance it from me, and distance me from it, and ordain for me what is good
in all of our concerns, just as he wherever it may be, and help me to be content with it.
“I intend to keep the fast would teach us a chapter from
tomorrow in the month the Qur’an. He (Peace be upon Call us on
of Ramadan.” him) would say, “If any of you
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My goals for Jot down all the things you’re aiming to do this Ramadan,
however small. Having them in front of you everyday will

Ramadan
remind you just how important they are in achieving your
ultimate goal of bringing you closer to Allah.

The Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) said,

“My Ummah has been given five things in regards to
Ramadan which has not been given to any other Ummah
before them.
(One is) that the odour of the mouth of the fasting person
is more fragrant, to The Almighty, than musk.
(The second is) that the angels continuously seek forgiveness
on their behalf until they end their fast.
(The third is) that The Almighty and Magnificent, everyday
adorns his Heaven and then says (to it), ‘The time is near when
my pious servants shall be freed from difficulties and (meagre)
provisions, and they will come to You’.
(The fourth is) that the shayaateen will be shackled and
restrained from performing the mischief that they can perform
outside Ramadan.
(The fifth is) that they (the fasting) will be forgiven in the last
night of Ramadan” (Ahmad).

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My daily activities during Ramadan
Daily activities during Ramadan 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Worship
Prayed my five daily Salaat
Prayed Qiyyam-ul-layl (Tarawih, Tahajjud)
Made morning Dhikr after Fajr Salaat
Prayed Fardh with Jamaat
Prayed Taraweeh
Prayed Nafl (optional) Salaat
Achieved the highest level of focus I can manage
Read and memorised at least 2 of the dua’s in this booklet
Qur’an
Tilawat- Reading
Tafseer- Commentary
Reflection
Memorisation
Charity
Paid Zakat (if applicable)
Paid Zakat-ul-Fitr (for the month)
Paid Sadaqah
Sunnah
Attempted to practise at least one Sunnah of the Prophet (Peace be upon him)
Read and memorised at least one new Hadith and its meaning
My Actions
Did some exercise & tried my best to take care of my body
Did something special for my parents
Made one person smile
Removed harm from the path of at least one person
Reflected upon myself and my actions
Attempted to increase my knowledge through either reading or listening to a talk
Read Surah Mulk before going to sleep
Went to sleep in state of Wudhu
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My daily activities during Ramadan continued
Daily activities during Ramadan 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Worship
Prayed my five daily Salaat
Prayed Qiyyam-ul-layl (Tarawih, Tahajjud)
Made morning Dhikr after Fajr Salaat
Prayed Fardh with Jamaat
Prayed Taraweeh
Prayed Nafl (optional) Salaat
Achieved the highest level of focus I can manage
Read and memorised at least 2 of the dua’s in this booklet
Qur’an
Tilawat- Reading
Tafseer- Commentary
Reflection
Memorisation
Charity
Paid Zakat (if applicable)
Paid Zakat-ul-Fitr (for the month)
Paid Sadaqah
Sunnah
Attempted to practise at least one Sunnah of the Prophet (Peace be upon him)
Read and memorised at least one new Hadith and its meaning
My Actions
Did some exercise & tried my best to take care of my body
Did something special for my parents
Made one person smile
Removed harm from the path of at least one person
Reflected upon myself and my actions
Attempted to increase my knowledge through either reading or listening to a talk
Read Surah Mulk before going to sleep
Went to sleep in state of Wudhu
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 The Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon
him) has made it easier for us to gain the full
The first 10 days.
blessings of Ramadan by dividing the month The days of mercy
into three parts of ten days each, with each Allahummaghfir lee
part having its own special significance. warhamnee wajburnee
wahdinee warzuqnee.
The first third of this month are the days of “O Allah! Forgive me, have
mercy from Allah, the second third are the mercy on me, help me,
guide me and sustain me.”
days of forgiveness of Allah, and the last (at-Tirmidhi al Tabarani).

third is salvation from the Hellfire.

Laa ilaaha illaa anta subhaanak.
Here are some selected duas to take you Allahumma astaghfiruka lee
dhambee wa as-aluka rahmatak.
through all three stages to help you make Allaahumma zidnee ‘ilmaw-
the most of the blessings of Ramadan. walaa tuzigh qalbee b’ada
idh hadaytanee wahab lee
milladunka rahmatan innaka
antal-wahhaab.
“There is no God except you.
You are glorified. O Allah! I seek
Your forgiveness for my sins, I
ask You for Your mercy. O Allah!
increase me in knowledge and
do not misguide my heart after
having guided me. And grant
me mercy from Your treasure.
Verily you are the giver .”
(Al-Hakim, Ibn HIbban and Abu Dawud).

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 The second 10 days.
The days of forgiveness

Allahumma innee as-aluka bini’matika-assaabighati allatee Allahummaj ‘alna shaakireena li-an’umika raadeena bi-qadrika
an’amta bihaa ‘alaiyya wa balaa-ikal-ladhee ibtalaitanee wa mustamsikeena bi-hablika nasta’eenuka wa nastaghfiruka wa
bifadlikal-ladhee afdalta ‘alayya an tudkhilaniyal-jannah. nu-minu bika wa nuthnee ‘alayka walaa nakfuruka wa nakhla’u
Allahumma adkhilnee aljannata bifadlika wa mannika wa wa natruku mai-yafjuruk. Allahumma iyyaaka na’budu wa
rahmatika. laka nusallee wa nasjudu wa ilaika nas’aa wa nah’fid. Narjoo
rahmataka wa nakhshaa ‘adhaabaka bil kuffaari mulhiq.
“O Allah! I ask You by medium of Your abundant blessings that
You have blessed me with and by medium of Your trials that You O Allah! make us those that thank You for Your blessings, who
have tested me with and by medium of Your trials that You have are content with Your Will, and who hold firmly to Your Rope
favoured me with that You enter me in Paradise. O Allah! enter (i.e. Islam, by faith and practice). We seek Your help and we seek
me into paradise with Your favour, boon and mercy.” Your forgiveness. We believe in You, we praise You, we do not
(Al-Tabaran). refute You. We forgo and leave he who disobeys You. O Allah! we
worship You and to You we pray and prostrate. To You we strive
and hasten. We hope for Your mercy, and we fear Your severe
punishment. Indeed Your punishment will meet the unbelievers.
(At-Tabari in Tahdhib Al-Athar).
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 The last 10 days.
Salvation from Hellfire

Allahumma innee as-aluka-aljannata wa na’eemahaa wa Allahumma innee as-alukal-jannata wa na’eemahaa wa

bahjatahaa wa a’oodhu bika minan-naari wa maa qarraba bahjatahaa wa a’oodhu bika minan-naari wa salaasilihaa
ilayhaa min qawlin aw ‘amal. Wa as-aluka an taj’ala kulla wa aghlaalihaa.
qadaa-in qadaitahoo lee khayraa.
O Allah! I ask for heaven and its bounties and its joy and
O Allah! I ask You for paradise and whatever words and I seek Your protection from the Fire, its chains and its
actions may take me near it. I seek your protection from shackles. (Abu Dawud, Ahmad)
the fire and whatever words or actions that may take me
near it. I beseech You to make Your decisions for me good.”
(Ahmad Ibn Majah - similar wording in Al-Hakim and Al-Adab Al-Mufrad of Al-Bukhari)

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