The Virtues of Ibaadat on The Eve of Eid

Question 1: What are the virtues of Ibaadat on the eve of Eid?

Answer: The virtues of Ibaadat (worship) on the eve of Eid are very special as compared to ordinary nights. 

1. The first virtue

The eve of Eid-ul-Fitr is the eve of reward.

The night which comes at the end of Ramadaan, i.e. the night or eve of Eid-ul-Fitr is a blessed night and a night of seeking reward from Allah Almighty. This night is mentioned in the Hadith as "Laylat-ul-Jaaizah" meaning the night of receiving the reward.

2. The second virtue

The heart of the worshipper who worships Allah Almighty on the eve of Eid (last day of Ramadaan) will not be dead on the day of resurrection.

It is narrated on the authority of Abu Umaama Radi Allahu Anh that the Prophet ﷺ said: whosoever stays awake on the night i.e. eve of Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha with the intention of worship, his heart will not die on the day when other hearts will die. (Sunan Ibn Majah) 

3. The third virtue

Paradise becomes guaranteed for the worshipper on the eve of Eid. It is narrated on the authority of Mu'adh Ibn Jabal that the Prophet ﷺ said: for one who worships for five nights, paradise becomes obligatory.

These are the nights of: 

(1) 8th Dhul-Hijjah 

(2) 9th Dhul-Hijjah

(3) 10th Dhul-Hijjah 

(4) The eve of Eid-ul-Fitr 

(5) The eve of the 15th of Shabaan (At Tar-gheeb wat-Tarheeb) 

Question 2: Why is the night of Eid-ul-Fitr called Laylat-ul-Jaaizah?

Answer: The night, i.e.. eve of Eid-ul-Fitr is called Laylat-ul-Jaaizah because on this night, the servants of Allah Almighty receive abundant rewards for their efforts and sacrifices, which they have made in the month of Ramadaan.

Question 3: How can a Muslim keep the spirit of Ramadaan alive even after Ramadaan?

Answer: After the month of fasting is over, a Muslim is required to keep alive the spirit of Ramadaan as much as possible by carrying on the good actions, for example:

(1) A Muslim should keep the spirit of Ramadaan alive throughout the year by means of seeking Allah's Aid, beseeching Allah Almighty, to keep us guided on the right path and help us remain steadfast on Faith.

(2) Making up the missed fast(s) of Ramadaan if one has missed any due to a valid reason such as illness, travel or menses (in the case for women).

(3) Fasting six days during the month of Shawwal.

(4) Keeping the optional fasts after Ramadaan.

5) Keep on praying the optional night prayers.

(6) Keep on reciting, listening to, and reflecting on the Qur'an.

(7) Taking care of the poor and the needy.

(8) Reading Zikr abundantly and asking Almighty Allah for forgiveness.

(9) Abstaining from prohibitions and illegal practices.

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Who is Hazrat Ali RadiAllahu Anhu?

Hazrat Ali RadiAllahu Anhu is one of the most iconic personalities in the history of Islam, cousin and son-in-law of Holy Prophet Hazrat Mohammad Mustafa ﷺ, the youngest supporter of Islam, the gate of knowledge and the possessor of Zulfiqaar.

The hero of Ghazw-e-Badr, the ultimate conqueror of Fort of Khaybar, Sher-e-Khuda (The lion of Allah), the 4th Caliph of Islam.

When we read Islamic history, we find that his name is Ali and Abul Hassan and Abu Turaab are his titles. He is the husband of Sayyidah Faatima RadiAllahu Anha and he is the blessed father of Hazrat Imam Hassan and Hussain (Allah is pleased with them). 

Knowledge of Hazrat Ali Radiaalhu Anhu

The leader of believers Sayyiduna Hazrat Ali (Allah is pleased with him) says: 

لو شئت لا وقرت من تفسير الفاتحة سبعين بعيرا 

If I wish I can load 70 camels with the commentary of Surah Al-Faatiha. A camel carries many loads and several components in each load. According to calculations, approximately 2.5 million components or parts (example : one can imagine the amount of leaves, material or the weight that can be placed on a camel ) can be carried by the camel which is only one load. This is only the commentary of Surah Al-Faatiha then imagine the commentary of the rest of the Holy Quraan. This is the knowledge of Hazrath Ali Radi Allahu Anhu. 

Then turning to the knowledge of Hazrath Abu Bakr Siddiq, Hazrath Omar (Radi Allahu Anhuma) accounts for nine parts of this knowledge that Hazrath Ali (Radi Allahu Anhu) possessed. Hazrath Abu Bakr (Radi Allahu Anh) had more knowledge than all of us. (Fataawa Razwiyyah Shareef Volume 9 Page Number 118)

There is a Hadith which has been mentioned by Imam Jalaluddin Suyooti (Alaihir Rahma) in his authentic book Jaamius Sagheer that our beloved Prophet ﷺ said: 

"انا مدينة العلم و ابو بكر اساسها و عمر حيطانها و عثمان سقفها و على بابها"

" I am the city of knowledge, Abu Bakr is its foundation, Omar is its wall, Uthman is its roof and Ali is its door". 

This hadith describes the virtue of the knowledge of the Prophet ﷺ and his caliphs. At the same time, it is describing the correct order and virtue of the Khilafat.

Hazrath Ali Radi Allahu Anhu towards Jannah

There is a Hadith Shareef in the Nihayah of Ibn Al-Athir that the Prophet ﷺ said that: "Ali Murtuza will walk happily towards paradise between me and Ibrahim" or "he will be taken towards paradise between me and Ibrahim" just like how a new bride is taken to the bridegroom's house. (Fataawa Razwiyyah Shareef Volume 6 Page Number 201)

Justice of Hazrat Ali Radi Allahu Anhu

In response to a question, Sayyidi Ala Hazrat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan Alaihir Rahma once said: one day a man came in the court of the leader of the believers, Hazrat Ali (Allah is pleased with him) and said that someone had committed adultery with my mother in his dream, Hazrath Ali (Allah is pleased with him) said "Make him stand in the sun and whip his shadow." (Fataawa Razwiyyah Shareef Volume 5 Page Number 959) 

Asr Salaah of Hazrat Maula Ali RadiAllahu Anhu

The sun that had set, and on the command of Prophet ﷺ returned and then Hazrat Ali (Allah is pleased with him) offered his Asr Salaah. (Fataawa Razwiyyah Shareef Volume 2 Page Number 634) 

Adhan eliminates grief

It is narrated in Musnad Al-Firdaus from Hazrat Ali (Allah is pleased with him) that the Prophet ﷺ saw me sad and said: "O Ali, I found you sad, tell one of your family members to call the Adhan in your ears because Adhan eliminates grief and anxiety." All the narrators of this Hadith up to Hazrat Moula Ali have said: "We practiced this method and witnessed the result ." (Fataawa Razwiyyah Shareef Volume 2 Page Number 676)

Precaution of Hazrat Ali Radia Allahu Anh

In response to a question, Sayyidi Ala Hazrat Imam Ahmad Raza Khan Alaihir Rahmah says that the leader of the believers Hazrath Maula Ali Radi Allahu Anh used to always shave his head. Reason being that there is impurity under every hair and if water does not reach its roots then the impurity may not be removed. To eliminate this doubt he used to shave his head and he himself said: "Then I became the enemy of my own head." (Fataawa Razwiyyah Shareef Volume 9 Page Number 521) 

A wisdom of respect

It is narrated on the authority of Hazrat Mohammad Ibn Ali (Radi Allahu Anh) in Sayeed Bin Mansoor Sunan that Hazrat Sayyiduna Ali (Allah is pleased with him) went somewhere and that family (host) presented a throne for Hazrat Ali (Radi Allahu Anhu), the leader of the believers Hazrat Maula Ali sat himself on it and said "Only a donkey will not accept the word of honour." (Fataawa Razwiyyah Shareef Volume 9 Page Number 74)

His grace and perfection

Hazrat Ali Radi Allahu Anh is an embodiment of the beautiful attributes and qualities. The companions also admired his excellent qualities and attributes. Hazrat Omar (Allah is pleased with him) said, Allah Almighty gave Hazrat Ali three such things, if I could find one of them I would consider it better than red camels, people asked what are those things so he said:

1. He married Hazrat Sayyidah Faatima, the beloved daughter of Prophet ﷺ.

2. Hazrat Ali's stay in the mosque and what is lawful for him in the mosque is not for me.

3. In the battle of Khaybar, the Holy Prophet ﷺ gave him the flag of Islam.

Hazrat Ibn Abbas said that Hazrat Ali has 18 attributes which are not found in any other Sahaabi.

(Taarikh-ul-Khulfa Page Number 259, Mua'arif e Sahaaba 408)

The miracle of Hazrath Ali Radiaallahu Anh

It is proven from authentic sources that he would place his one foot in the stirrup, of a horses saddle, and before he could place the other foot onto the other stirrup and settle down on the horse, he would complete reciting the entire Qur'an.

 According to another narration, he would complete the recitation of the Qur'an (make one Khatam) before sitting on the horse.

His sad departure and the duration of his reign as a Khalifa

It is stated that Sayyiduna Ali RadiAllahu Anhu was injured in the early hours of Friday 19th Ramadaan before he passed away during the early hours of Sunday 21st Ramadaan 40 AH. The duration of his reign as a Khalifa was 4 years, 8 months and at the time of his martyrdom, he was 63 years old.

References: Taarikh-ul-Khulfa, Shawahidun-Nubuwah, Fataawa Razwiyyah Shareef, Seerat e Mustafa Jaan e Rahmat. 

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The Spiritual Teachings of Khwajah Ghareeb Nawaaz Alaihir Rahmah

The Spiritual Teachings of Khwajah Ghareeb Nawaaz Alaihir Rahmah

Hazrat Khwajah Ghareeb Nawaaz Alaihir Rahmah states:

"Salaah is a trust given by Allah Almighty to His servants, and they must not betray this trust in any way. When a person performs the Salaah, he must not be careless in any part of it. Rather, he must perform the bowing, prostrations, and every part of the Salaah properly and correctly."

(Seerat-e-Khwajah Ghareeb Nawaaz, Page 424)

The Eminent Distinctions of Hazrat Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddique RadiAllahu Anhu

The Eminent Distinctions of Hazrat Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddique RadiAllahu Anhu

He was the very first man to embrace Islam.

He was the first to preserve the Holy Qur'an in the form of a compiled Mushaf.

He was the pioneer in collecting and safeguarding the Holy Qur'an in its complete written form.

He was the first to take up arms against the disbelievers of Quraish in support of the Holy Prophets.

He was the first to construct a Masjid in the cause of Islam.

During the blessed lifetime of the Holy Prophet, he was the first to be honored with the leadership of Hajj.

The Holy Prophet appointed him as an Imam in Salaah, and the Holy Prophet himself offered Salaah following his lead.

He was the first of the Rightly Guided Caliphs and the first to bear the distinguished title of Caliph.

He was the first to receive the Caliphate while his father was still alive.

He was the first to establish the Baitul Maal (Islamic treasury).

He was the first to lay down the four foundational principles of Ijtihaad and legal reasoning in Islam.

He was the first to be granted the glad tidings of salvation from Hellfire by the Holy Prophet and was bestowed the exalted title of Ateeq (the One Freed from Hellfire).

(Tazkira-e-Khulafa-e-Rashideen Page 164/Farooqiya book depot, Delhi)

Surah Fatihah Is A Cure For Every Disease

The Spiritual Teachings of Khwajah Ghareeb Nawaaz Alaihir Rahmah

Surah Fatihah holds the virtue of healing all ailments and pains. It is reported that any illness which does not respond to ordinary treatment can be relieved by reciting Surah Fatihah forty-one times, beginning with Bismillah, between the Fard and Sunnah of the Fajr Salaah, and then gently blowing over oneself (Dam).

A Hadith Shareef further affirms:

"Surah Fatihah is a cure for every disease."

Thus, Surah Fatihah is considered a spiritual remedy for all physical and spiritual ailments. (Barkaat e Khwajah)