ENTRAIDENUSUK HAJJ

Hajj & Omra Guide

Summary

Chapter 1: Principles Chapter 2: Ihram Chapter 3: Tawaf Chapter 4: Sa'y Chapter 5: Mina Chapter 6: Arafat Chapter 7: Muzdalifah Chapter 8: Sacrifice

Chapter 1: Principles

Repent from sins and resolve not to return to them.

Return rights, injustices, and debts to their rightful owners, ask for forgiveness, and leave a will, for lives are in the hands of God.

Pilgrims must pay attention to the following conditions for their worship to be accepted:

First: Be sincere in the act of worship for Allah the Most High, and avoid seeking material gains, boasting, acquiring titles, or showing off.

Second: Follow and imitate the Sunnah of our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and avoid innovations.

Adopt good behavior, which includes patience, forgiveness, gentleness, kindness, avoiding haste, tolerance, and charity.

Ensure that your expenditures are lawful and free from any suspicion.

Maintain prayer at its appointed times; increase the recitation of the Quran and supplications; help the needy and be benevolent. It is recommended to stay and sleep in a state of purity.

Maintain the Witr prayer and the voluntary morning prayer, as it has been proven that the Prophet ﷺ never abandoned them, neither in travel nor in residence.

It is recommended for the traveler to bid farewell to his family, neighbors, and friends, to ask for their forgiveness, and to advise his family to fear Allah.

It is recommended for the traveler to pray two units of prayer (rak’ah) before leaving home to travel.

It is recommended for the traveler to say upon leaving his house:

In the name of Allah, I place my trust in Allah, O Allah! I seek refuge with You from misguiding anyone or being misled, from committing any wrongdoing or being pushed to commit one, from oppressing anyone or being oppressed, from being unjust or suffering injustice, from insulting or being insulted!".

When the traveler mounts his steed, he says:

Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Glory be to Him Who has subdued this for us, while we were not able to dominate it. Indeed, we will return to our Lord. O Allah, we ask You to grant us charity and piety in this journey and to enable us to perform deeds that will please You. O Allah, make this journey easy for us and lessen its distance. O Allah, You are the Companion in the journey and the Guardian of the family. O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the hardships and difficulties of travel, from appearing sorrowful and from adverse changes in wealth and family.

Upon returning, the traveler says the same when mounting his steed, and adds: "We return, repentant, worshippers, praising our Lord."

It is recommended to accompany funeral processions while staying in the holy lands. It is one of the most virtuous actions.

The state of the Muslim after returning should be better than it was before, and his righteous actions should continue to increase.

Chapter 2: Ihram

Ihram is the intention to enter into the ritual, and it is the first pillar of Hajj and Umrah. It is performed from the miqat if the miqat is between him and Mecca. For those who are in the Haram area, then Ihram is performed from their place of residence for Hajj or from the Hil for Umrah (See Page 47 for Hil).

For those arriving by air or sea, it is customary for the pilot to announce the approaching miqat. For those arriving by land, there are five spatial miqats, and the pilgrim is not permitted to pass them without being in a state of Ihram.

The 5 Spatial Miqats

It is recommended for the pilgrim to cut nails, trim the mustache, shave the hair of the armpits and pubic area, and bathe. It is preferable to wash according to the method reported by the Prophet ﷺ.

It is also recommended to apply perfume before entering a state of sanctity, on the beard and the head. It is wise not to let the perfume touch the Ihram clothing, and it is forbidden to apply perfume directly to the Ihram clothing. It is recommended to enter into a state of Ihram after an obligatory prayer or a voluntary prayer, and it is permissible to wear the Ihram garment after two units of prayer with the intention of the Sunnah of ablutions (there is no specific proof for dedicating two units of prayer for the intention of Ihram).

The pilgrim wears the Ihram clothing (a white and clean Izar and Ridae for men, and women wear clothing that covers the details of their body without showing their adornments), and it is forbidden to exceed the Miqat place without being in a state of sanctity (intention and clothing).

The pilgrim intends to enter into a state of sanctity for Hajj or Umrah, and the intention is a determination of the heart, which is obligatory. It is recommended to pronounce it aloud.

It is permissible for someone who fears an obstacle to state the condition: "If an obstacle prevents me, then my place of de-sanctification will be where I am prevented." Phonetic: Allahoma mahili haytho habasstani.

The pilgrim (man and woman) then begins to recite the Talbiyah, thereby announcing the beginning of the ritual. Men recite the Talbiyah aloud, while women recite it quietly in the presence of foreign men (women may raise their voice in the absence of foreign men).

The formula of the Talbiyah:

Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Indeed, all praise, grace, and sovereignty belong to You. You have no partner.

The prohibitions of Ihram

These are the prohibitions that the pilgrim in a state of Ihram must avoid for their ritual to be valid.

Chapter 3: Tawaf

Tawaf is an act of worship towards Allah, consisting of circling around the Kaaba 7 times, each round is called Shawt, and the rotation is done counter-clockwise.

The seven rounds start and end at the line in front of the Black Stone, and they must be performed outside of the Hijr Ismail.

Notes!

It is recommended to stop reciting the Talbiya upon entering the Sacred Mosque and at the beginning of Tawaf. The pilgrim may recite whatever they wish of Dhikr, praises, supplications, and prayers during Tawaf.

Upon entering the Sacred Mosque, the pilgrim advances their right foot and says:

In the name of God, and may peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of God. O God, open for me the doors of Your mercy. I seek refuge with God the Almighty, from His noble face and His eternal authority against the accursed devil.

When the pilgrim sees the Kaaba, he may raise his hands if he wishes and remember humility, submission, reverence, and the greatness of Allah, and pray as he likes, or say if he wishes:

O God, You are peace and from You comes peace, grant us to live in peace, O our Lord.

The pilgrim must fulfill the conditions of Tawaf mentioned earlier before starting the Sa'y.

It is permitted to perform Tawaf wearing sandals or clean shoes, as long as they do not cover the toes or ankles.

It is recommended for a man to show his right shoulder (Idtiba') and to walk quickly (Raml) during the arrival Tawaf and the Tawaf of Umrah. Idtiba' is done during all rounds of Tawaf, while Raml is done only during the first three rounds (it is permitted to walk in case of crowds). Idtiba' and Raml are not prescribed for the Tawaf of Ifada and the Tawaf of Farewell.

Tawaf begins and ends at the Black Stone. It is recommended to touch the Black Stone with the right hand and kiss it for those who can, saying:

In the name of God, God is the greatest.

In case of crowds, it is not permitted to jostle or push people; it is sufficient to point to the Black Stone with the right hand saying:

In the name of God, God is the greatest.

The area of Hijr Ismail is part of the Kaaba; it is therefore not allowed to perform Tawaf inside this area.

When the pilgrim reaches the Yemeni Corner, he should touch it with his right hand if he can, without kissing or rubbing it. In case of crowds, he should continue his Tawaf without touching it, without pointing to it, and without saying "Allahu Akbar."

It is recommended for the pilgrim to say between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone:

O Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the fire.

It is not permitted to touch all the corners of the Kaaba, nor to rub its walls or curtains, nor to do so at the station of Ibrahim (Maqam Ibrahim).

It is not permitted for men to jostle women during Tawaf, especially near the Black Stone and the Maqam Ibrahim.

The pilgrim must perform the seven rounds of Tawaf continuously, without interruption, except for a valid reason such as prayer. In that case, he should pray at the place where the prayer is established, then resume Tawaf after the prayer.

The majority of scholars believe that it is obligatory to be in a state of complete purity (washing & ablutions) during all rounds of Tawaf. This is the most correct and cautious opinion. However, some scholars allow the continuation of Tawaf for one who loses their purity for a valid reason (such as extreme crowds, old age, etc.). It is not permitted to perform Tawaf in a state of major impurity (Janaba) or for women during menstruation or postpartum bleeding.

If the pilgrim forgets the number of rounds he has performed, he should rely on the most certain number (for example, if he hesitates between 4 and 5 rounds, he should consider that he has done 4).

When the pilgrim completes the seven rounds of Tawaf, he covers his right shoulder and heads towards Maqam Ibrahim to pray two units of prayer. It is recommended, as he heads towards Maqam Ibrahim, to recite:

And take, from the station of Ibrahim, a place for prayer.

Then he places the Maqam between him and the Kaaba and prays two units behind the Maqam if he can; otherwise, he may pray these two units anywhere in the Sacred Mosque.

Praying two units behind Maqam Ibrahim is a Sunnah. It is recommended to recite in the first unit Surah Al-Kafirun and in the second unit Surah Al-Ikhlas, but there is no harm in reciting other Surahs.

It is recommended to drink abundantly from Zamzam water after completing the Tawaf, while making supplications towards the Qibla for one’s needs in this world and the Hereafter, such as forgiveness and healing, among others. It is also recommended to wash or refresh oneself with this water on the head and body, and to thank God after finishing.

Chapter 4: Say

The Sa'y involves walking the distance between the Safa and Marwah hills seven times. Each journey is considered a lap. The Sa'y begins at Safa.

Remarks

When the pilgrim approaches Safa, he says, "I begin because God has begun," then he recites the following verses once without repeating them in the other laps:

Indeed, Safa and Marwah are among the rites of God. Whoever performs the pilgrimage to the House or carries out the Umrah incurs no sin by walking between them. And whoever willingly does a good deed, then God is Appreciative and All-Knowing.

It is recommended that when the pilgrim climbs the mount Safa, he faces the Qibla and says:

Allahu Akbar (x3)

It is recommended that the pilgrim then repeats the invocation three times:

There is no god but Allah, alone, without partner. To Him belongs the dominion and to Him returns the praise, and He is capable of all things. There is no god but Allah, alone. He has fulfilled His promise, aided His servant, and defeated the factions alone.

Between each invocation, he prays to God for everything he wishes.

The pilgrim performs Sa’y between Safa and Marwa in seven circuits, often invoking God, praising Him, asking for forgiveness, and sending prayers to Him.

It is recommended for men to walk quickly between the two green markers and to say while passing between them:

Lord, forgive and have mercy, and overlook what You know, for You are the most powerful, the most noble.

When the pilgrim ascends Marwa, he does as he did on Safa without reciting the verse, and he continues to do the same for all the circuits of Sa'y.

It is necessary to continue the circuits without interruption, except for a valid reason such as prayer. Ritual purity is not obligatory for Sa'y, but it is recommended.

If the pilgrim forgets the number of circuits he has completed, he should rely on the most certain number and continue (For example, if he hesitates between 4 and 5 circuits, he should consider that he has made 4).

Chapter 5: Rites of Hajj

The accepted Hajj has no reward other than Paradise.

The Hajj has five Miqat places and three Miqat periods.

Whoever omits any of these duties, their Hajj is valid, but they must compensate with a sacrifice.

Note: The pilgrim performing Hajj Tamato' or Qiran has an additional obligation, which is the sacrifice.

The sacrifice is optional for those performing Hajj Ifrad, although it is preferable for them to do it.

The best of the 3 types of rites of Hajj is Tamato' for those who have not brought a sacrifice with them. The nominal overview for the 3 types is as follows:

A: Ihram

Please review paragraph number 2 for anything regarding the Ihram.

B: Tawaf

The intention of the Tawaf changes according to the type of Hajj

Please review paragraph number 3 for anything regarding the Tawaf.

Sa'y

The intention of Sa'y changes depending on the type of Hajj

Please review paragraph number 4 for anything regarding Sa'y.

Notes

It is permissible to combine Tawaf Ifadah and Tawaf of farewell, but it is preferable to separate them.

For the pilgrim performing a Qiran or Ifrad Hajj, there is a single Sa'y during the rites of Hajj. This Sa'y is performed after the arrival Tawaf, but it can be postponed until after Tawaf Ifadah.

After completing the Sa'y of Omra, the pilgrim in Tamato' cuts or shaves their hair and exits the state of ihram.

The pilgrim performing a Hajj in Qiran or Ifrad does not exit their state of ihram at this stage and must maintain their Ihram until the completion of the rites of Hajj.

D: Staying overnight in Mina 8 Dhul-Hijjah

The 8th day of Dhul-Hijjah marks the beginning of the rites of Hajj. The pilgrim in Tamato enters back into a state of Ihram from the morning of this day, from their location in Mecca (Please review paragraph number 2 for anything regarding Ihram). They intend for Hajj and say:

Here I am, O Allah, for a Hajj

As for the pilgrim in Qiran or Ifrad, they are still in a state of Ihram since their arrival in Mecca.

The pilgrim (Tamato', Qiran, and Ifrad) heads towards Mina in the morning and prays Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha, each prayer at its time without combining them, but shortening the four-unit prayers. The pilgrim spends the night in Mina, prays Fajr there, and does not leave Mina until after sunrise on the day of Arafat.

Note: The pilgrim does not forget to perform the Witra prayer after the Isha prayer.

E: Stay at Arafat 9 Dhul-Hijjah

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "Hajj is Arafat.. Hajj is not valid without it, and whoever misses the stay at Arafat misses Hajj."

The stay means remaining at Arafat whether sitting, standing, riding, or lying down.

The pilgrim goes to Arafat after sunrise on the 9th day, proclaiming the Talbiyah and raising their voice.

The pilgrim goes to the Namira mosque until noon if possible.

The pilgrim listens to the sermon and prays Dhuhr and Asr combined and shortened.

The pilgrim enters Arafat after noon and stays there until sunset.

It is permissible to stand at Arafat in any place, except in the valley of Urana, as it is not part of Arafat, and it is not recommended to climb the mountain.

In the grounds of Arafat, the pilgrim engages in prayers, praises, reminders, and the recitation of the Quran. They strive to recite the supplications reported from the Prophet ﷺ as much as possible, and they pray by raising their hands, turning towards the Qibla, beseeching God, being humble and acknowledging their need for Him.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

The best of prayers is that of the Day of Arafat, and the best thing I have said, as well as the prophets before me, is: 'There is no god but Allah, alone, without associate. To Him belongs the sovereignty and to Him is all praise, and He is capable of all things.

After sunset, the pilgrim heads towards Muzdalifah in calmness, making dhikr and proclaiming the Talbiyah, to spend the night there. It is recommended that the pilgrim begins with the prayer upon arrival at Muzdalifah, praying Maghrib and Isha combined, shortening the Isha prayer, and stays overnight until the Fajr prayer.

If the pilgrim fears that the time for the Maghrib and Isha prayers will pass before reaching Muzdalifah, he is permitted to pray them at Arafat.

Notes

Anyone who stays outside the boundaries of Arafat until sunset does not have a valid Hajj.

It is not permissible to leave Arafat before sunset.

It is not permissible to push and rush to climb the mountain of Arafat, to touch it or to pray there, as it is part of innovations that have no basis.

It is not permissible to face the mountain of Arafat while praying; the Sunnah is to face the Qibla during prayers.

The pilgrim may fast for 8 days before the Day of Arafat for those who can, but it is not recommended to fast on the Day of Arafat, even for those who are strong.

F: Day of Sacrifice 10 Dhul-Hijjah

The pilgrim prays the Fajr prayer on the 10th day at Muzdalifah, then goes to Al-Mash'ar Al-Haram to praise Allah, glorify Him, and supplicate. Then he heads towards Mina before sunrise while proclaiming the Talbiyah, walking calmly. If he passes through the valley of Muhassir, he quickens his pace if possible.

It is permissible for the weak, women, the sick, the elderly, and those accompanying them to leave Muzdalifah before dawn, and they are permitted to throw the stones at the large Jamrah before sunrise.

It is not permissible to perform the Fajr prayer early and pray it before its time in order to leave Muzdalifah early.

The pilgrim takes 7 small pebbles from his path or from Mina and continues to recite the Talbiyah until he reaches Jamrah al-Aqabah to begin throwing. The pilgrim starts by throwing the 7 small pebbles at the large Jamrah al-Aqabah saying "Allahu Akbar" with each throw.

After throwing the pebbles at Jamrah al-Aqabah, the pilgrim begins the Takbir of Eid by saying:

Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illa Allah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar wa lillahi al-hamd

The pilgrim performing Tamato' or Qiran must sacrifice an animal, while the pilgrim performing Ifrad is not obligated (though it remains recommended), and it is advised to eat from the sacrificed animal if possible. (This is not obligatory for the deconsecration).

The man shaves or cuts his hair (shaving being preferable). It is necessary to cut all the hair in case of cutting, and it is recommended to start from the right side of the head. The woman cuts the equivalent of the fingertip's length.

The pilgrim comes out of the Ihram (Minor deconsecration), dresses, and applies perfume. All prohibitions of the ihram become permitted, except for marital relations.

Some pilgrims believe they throw stones at devils during the pebble throwing, and they do so with anger, sometimes accompanying it with insults towards these devils. However, the pebble throwing has only been prescribed to establish the remembrance of Allah.

It is not permissible to throw large stones, shoes, or pieces of wood, as this is an excess that the Prophet ﷺ prohibited.

It is not allowed to push and fight near the pilgrims, as this is a serious mistake. It is mandatory to be gentle and to ensure that the pebbles fall into the basin of the Jamrah (It is not mandatory for the pebbles to touch the pillar of the Jamrah).

It is not permissible to throw all the pebbles at once. It is prescribed to throw them one by one saying "Allahu Akbar" with each throw until the seven pebbles and the seven Takbir are completed.

The pilgrim goes to Mecca and performs Tawaf Ifadah, then he prays two units of prayer. Please review paragraph 3 for details on Tawaf and paragraph 4 for details on Sa'y.

The pilgrim performs the major deconsecration and all prohibitions of the ihram become permitted, including marital relations. The pilgrim drinks Zamzam water and prays the Dhuhr prayer in Mecca if possible. He spends the night in Mina.

G: Stoning 11, 12, and 13 Dhul-Hijjah

The pilgrim spends the night in Mina on the nights of the 11th and 12th obligatory, then the night of the 13th is recommended. The pilgrim is allowed to leave Mina before sunset on the 12th day, but it is preferable to delay the departure from Mina until the 13th day.

The pilgrim collects 21 small pebbles each day, from anywhere in Mina, each pebble being the size of a chickpea, and it is required that they be made of stone.

During the three days, the pilgrim throws the small stones at the small pillar, then at the medium one, and then at the large one (Jamrat al-Aqaba), with 7 stones for each pillar.

The time for throwing begins after noon and ends at dawn, but it is recommended to throw between noon and sunset.

The pilgrim throws each stone with 7 pebbles, glorifying God with each stone thrown.

The pilgrim must avoid pushing and disputes, and maintain calmness and serenity.

It is necessary for the stones to fall in the basin, but it is not required for them to touch the column.

It is recommended that the pilgrim, after throwing the small stones on the small and medium pillars, stands facing the Qibla, raising their hands in prayer and invoking God with what they wish.

At the large pillar, which is Jamrat al-Aqaba, the pilgrim does not stop, does not raise their hands and does not pray afterwards.

After finishing throwing the stones during the 3 days, the pilgrim heads towards Mecca to perform the Farewell Tawaf.

H: Farewell Tawaf

The Farewell Tawaf is the last duty of the pilgrimage, and the pilgrim must perform it before leaving Mecca so that their last act is to perform Tawaf of the Sacred House of God.

Please review paragraph number 3 for details of the Tawaf.

Chapter 6 Rites of Umrah

Umrah performed between two Umrahs serves as an expiation for what occurs in between them, and there is no specific time for Umrah, but there are geographical Miqats that should not be transgressed without being in a state of Ihram.

Umrah is not valid for one who omits any of these three pillars.

Whoever omits any of these duties must offer a sacrifice.

A: Ihram

Please review paragraph number 2 for everything concerning Ihram.

B: Tawaf

Please review paragraph number 3 for anything related to Tawaf.

C: Sa'y

Please review paragraph number 4 for anything related to Sa'y.

D: Shaving or trimming

After completing the Sa'y, the man shaves or trims his hair (with shaving being preferable). It is necessary to cut all the hair if trimming. The woman trims the equivalent of the tip of a finger.

Thus concludes the rites of Umrah, and the pilgrim exits the state of ihram.

Notes

It is not in accordance with prophetic tradition to perform Umrah multiple times in the same journey. It is recommended for those who can to make a separate journey for each Umrah. However, it is permitted for those who face difficulties to perform multiple Umrahs in the same journey, avoiding peak periods.

If the pilgrim wishes to perform another Umrah, they must exit the boundaries of the Haram and go to the regions of Hill (Tan'im, Jirana, or Arafat), and enter into the state of ihram for the new Umrah. It is not necessary to return to the Miqat.

Sunnah inside the Prophet's mosque ﷺ

The visit to Medina is recommended throughout the year due to the merit of praying in the Prophet's Mosque ﷺ. The visitor should ensure to perform prayers in the Prophet's Mosque ﷺ during their entire stay in Medina.

When the visitor arrives at the Prophet's Mosque ﷺ, they enter with the right foot and say:

Bismillah, wa as-salatu wa as-salamu 'ala Rasulillah, a'udhu billahi al-'azim, wa wajhihi al-karim, wa sultanihi al-qadim, min ash-shaytan ar-rajim, Allahumma iftah li abwaba rahmatik

The visitor begins by praying two units of prayer as a greeting to the mosque wherever possible. If there is no crowd and they can pray in the Rawdah, it is a blessing from God for them. The Rawdah is the area between the Prophet's ﷺ tomb and his minbar.

The visitor proceeds to the tomb of the Prophet ﷺ and recites the greeting in a low voice

Peace and blessings of Allah be upon you, O Prophet ﷺ

and supplicates for him in any authentic prayer formula. If they say

I bear witness that you conveyed the message, fulfilled the mission, advised the community, and fought for Allah as it should be

then there is no harm.

The visitor turns slightly to the right to greet Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (May Allah be pleased with him) and prays for him, asking for mercy, forgiveness, and satisfaction.

The visitor turns slightly to the right to greet Omar Ibn Al-Khattab (May Allah be pleased with him) and prays for him, asking for mercy, forgiveness, and satisfaction.

Whoever leaves their home in a state of purity and goes to Quba' mosque with the intention of praying two units of prayer will be granted the reward of an Umrah. It is preferable to do so on Saturdays, following the tradition of the Prophet ﷺ.

Visitors are recommended to visit the inhabitants of Al-Baqi', where many companions are buried, including Othman Ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him).

Visitors are recommended to visit the graves of the martyrs of Uhud, including the leader of martyrs, Hamza Ibn Abd Al-Muttalib (may Allah be pleased with him), and to pray for them as the Prophet ﷺ taught his companions:

Peace be upon you, inhabitants of these abodes among the believers and the Muslims. We will join you, if God wills. We ask Allah for safety for us and for you.

Notes

The visit to Medina has no connection with the Hajj or Umrah, and has no specific time or ihram.

Visitors are discouraged from raising their voices excessively when greeting near the grave.

It is not permitted to touch the grilles of the chamber or the sides of the mosque.

It is not permitted to face the grave during supplications; the correct practice is to face the Qibla.

It is not permitted to ask the Prophet ﷺ to fulfill needs or alleviate distress, or anything else that should only be asked of Allah, the Most High.

It is not permitted to travel to Medina with the intention of visiting the grave of the Prophet ﷺ. The correct intention is to pray in the mosque of the Prophet ﷺ due to the virtue of prayer therein.

Chapter 8: Supplications

There is no deity but You, glory be to You! I have indeed been among the wrongdoers.

O Lord, grant us a good portion in this world and a good portion in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.

O Allah, help us to remember You, to thank You, and to worship You well.

O You who turns hearts, make my heart steadfast in Your religion.

O Allah, I ask You for guidance, piety, chastity, and prosperity.

O Allah, You are the Forgiver and You love forgiveness, so forgive me.

O Allah, suffice me with what is lawful against what is unlawful, and enrich me by Your grace from all others but You.

O Allah, grant me an easy judgment.

O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, guide me, grant me health, and provide for my needs.

O Allah, I seek refuge with You from bad morals, bad actions, and bad desires.

O Allah, let me benefit from what You have taught me, teach me what will be of use to me, and grant me knowledge that will benefit me.

O Allah, I ask You for Your pleasure and Paradise, and I seek refuge with You from Your displeasure and the Fire.

O Allah, I ask You for steadfastness in the matter, determination to follow the right path, and I ask You for the causes of Your mercy, the resolutions of Your forgiveness, and I ask You to thank You for Your blessings, to worship You well, and I ask You for a sound heart, a truthful tongue, and I ask You for the good of what You know, and I seek refuge with You from the evil of what You know, and I ask You for forgiveness for what You know, for You are the All-Knowing of the hidden things.

O Allah, grant us from Your fear that which will prevent us from disobeying Your commandments, and from Your obedience that which will lead us to Your paradise, and from certainty that will make the trials of this world easy for us. Let us enjoy our hearing, our sight, and our strength as long as You keep us alive, and make them our heirs. Make our vengeance against those who have oppressed us, and grant us victory over those who have taken us as enemies. Do not make our misfortune a trial in our religion, and do not make the world our greatest concern nor the extent of our knowledge, and do not give power over us to those who show us no mercy.

O Allah, improve for me my religion which is the safeguard of my affairs, and improve for me my worldly life in which is my sustenance, and improve for me my afterlife in which is my return. Make life an increase for me in all good, and make death a rest for me from all evil.

O Allah, help me and do not be against me, grant me victory and do not give victory against me, plot for me and do not plot against me, guide me and facilitate guidance for me, and grant me victory over the one who has oppressed me. O Allah, make me someone who is very grateful to You, very mindful of You, very fearful of You, very obedient to You, very humble towards You, very repentant and very returning to You. O Allah, accept my repentance, wash away my sins, answer my supplication, strengthen my proof, guide my heart, rectify my tongue, and remove the grudge from my heart.

O Allah, You are my Lord, there is no deity but You. You created me and I am Your servant, and I strive to uphold my promise and my commitment to You as much as I can. I seek refuge with You from the evil that I have done. I acknowledge Your grace towards me and I acknowledge my sins; forgive me, for none forgives sins except You.

O Allah, forgive me my faults, my ignorance, and my excesses in my affairs, and what You know better than me. O Allah, forgive me my serious mistakes and my jokes, my voluntary and involuntary faults, and all of this is within me. Allah, forgive me what I have done before and what I will do later, what I have done in secret and what I have done openly, and what You know better than me. You are the One who advances and the One who delays, and You are capable of all things.

O Allah, I seek refuge with You from incapacity, laziness, cowardice, greed, old age, and the punishment of the grave. O Allah, grant my soul its piety and purify it, for You are the best to purify. You are its Protector and its Master. O Allah, I seek refuge with You from knowledge that does not benefit, from a heart that does not humble itself, from an insatiable soul, and from a supplication that is not answered.

O Allah, I have greatly oppressed my soul, and none forgives sins except You. Therefore, grant me a forgiveness from You and have mercy on me, for You are the Pardoner, the Most Merciful.

O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the disappearance of Your blessings, the loss of Your protection, the suddenness of Your punishment, and everything that provokes Your anger.

O Allah, I ask You for all good, immediate and future, what I know and what I do not know, and I seek refuge with You from all evil, immediate and future, what I know and what I do not know. O Allah, I ask You for the good that Your servant and prophet Muhammad ﷺ asked You for, and I seek refuge with You from the evil that Your servant and prophet ﷺ sought protection from. O Allah, I ask You for paradise and what brings us closer to it in words or deeds, and I seek refuge with You from the fire of hell and what brings us closer to it in words or deeds. And I ask You to make every decree You have taken for me a good one.

Praise be to Allah, by His grace, good deeds are accomplished.

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This booklet is open for publication so that the benefit may be widespread, and the reward is hoped for the one who publishes it as well as for all those who contributed to it, for the Prophet ﷺ said:

Whoever shows good will have the same reward as the one who does it.

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May Allah accept your rites