Class 4
‘Knowing Allah and A Muslims required Etiquette with Him’
KNOWING ALLAH AND HIS RIGHTS UPON A MUSLIM
The first and foremost required Etiquette from a Muslim is to Know Allah, His Rights & The Muslim’s Etiquettes with Him S.W.T. So InshaAllah we start the course with Knowing Allah and His Rights.
Allaah is the Arabic word for “one God”, the same as Eloh in Aramaic. Allaah is not the God of Muslims only. He is God of all creations, because He is their Creator and Sustainer.
Knowing Allah
The best way to know Allah is by His names and He has 99 Beautiful names.
Hadith – Sahih Muslim and Bukhari 8:419, Narrated Abu Huraira : “Allah has ninety-nine Names, i.e., one hundred minus one, and whoever ‘ahsaha’ [enumerates them, believes in them, ponders their meanings, worships Allah by them and supplicates with them, and acts by them according to one’s belief in them] will enter Paradise”.
Allah He who has the Godhood which is the power to create the entities.
- Ar-Rahmaan (الرحمن) – The Compassionate, The Beneficent
- Ar-Raheem (الرحيم) – The Merciful
- Al-Malik (الملك) – The King
- Al-Quddoos (القدوس) – The Holy
- As-Salaam (السلام) – The Source of Peace
- Al-Mu’min (المؤمن) – Guardian of Faith
- Al-Muhaimin (المهيمن) – The Protector
- Al-^Azeez (العزيز) – The Mighty, The Strong
- Al-Jabbaar (الجبار) – The Compeller
- Al-Mutakabbir (المتكبر) – The Majestic
- Al-Khaaliq (الخالق) – The Creator
- Al-Bari’ (البارئ) – The Evolver, The Maker
- Al-Musawwir (المصور) – The Fashioner
- Al-Ghaffaar (الغفار) – The Great Forgiver
- Al-Qahhaar (القهار) – The Subduer
- Al-Wahhaab (الوهاب) – The Bestower
- Al-Razzaaq (الرزاق) – The Sustainer, The Provider.
- Al-Fattaah (الفتاح) – The Opener, The Reliever
- Al-^Aleem (العليم) – The All-knowing, The Knowledgeable
- Al-Qaabid (القابض) – The Constricter, The Retainer
- Al-Baasit (الباسط) – The Expander, The Enlarger
- Al-Khaafid (الخافض) – The Abaser
- Ar-Raafi^ (الرافع) – The Exalter, The Elevator
- Al-Mu^iz (المعز) – The Honore
- Al-Muthil (المذل) – The Dishonorer, The Humiliator
- As-Samee^ (السميع) – The All-Hearing
- Al-Baseer (البصير) – The All-Seeing
- Al-Hakam (الحكم) – The Judge
- Al-^Adl (العدل) – The Just
- Al-Lateef (اللطيف) – The Subtle One, The Gracious
- Al-Khabeer (الخبير) – The Aware
- Al-Haleem (الحليم)– The Forebearing
- Al-^Azeem (العظيم) – The Great One, The Mighty
- Al-Ghafoor (الغفور) – The All-Forgiving, The Forgiving
- Ash-Shakoor (الشكور) – The Grateful, The Appreciative
- Al-^Aliyy (العلى) – The Most High, The Sublime
- Al-Kabeer (الكبير) – The Most Great, The Great
- Al-Hafeez (الحفيظ) – The Preserver, The Protector
- Al-Muqeet (المقيت) – The Maintainer, The Guardian
- Al-Haseeb (الحسيب) – The Reckoner, The One who gives the satisfaction.
- Aj-Jaleel (الجليل) – The Sublime One, The Beneficent
- Al-Kareem (الكريم) – The Generous One
- Ar-Raqeeb (الرقيب) – The Watcher
- Al-Mujeeb (المجيب) – The Responsive
- Al-Wasi^ (الواسع) – The Vast, The All-Embracing
- Al-Hakeem (الحكيم) – The Wise
- Al-Wadood (الودود) – The Loving
- Al-Majeed (المجيد) – The Most Glorious One
- Al-Ba^ith (الباعث) – The Reserrector
- Ash-Shaheed (الشهيد) – The Witness
- Al-Haqq (الحق) – The Truth, The True
- Al-Wakeel (الوكيل) – The Trustee
- Al-Qawiyy (القوى) – The Most Strong
- Al-Mateen (المتين) – The Firm One
- Al-Waliyy (الولى) – The Protecting Friend, The Supporter.
- Al-Hameed (الحميد) – The Praiseworthy
- Al-Muhsee (المحصى) – The Counter
- Al-Mubdi’ (المبدئ) – The Originator
- Al-Mu^eed (المعيد) – The Reproducer
- Al-Muhyi (المحيى) – The Restorer
- Al-Mumeet (المميت) – The Creator of Death, The Destroyer
- Al-Hayy (الحي) – The Alive
- Al-Qayyoom (القيوم) – The Self-Subsisting
- Al-Waajid (الواجد) – The Finder, The Rich who is never poor. Al-Wajd is Richness.
- Al-Māajid (الماجد) – The Illustrous, The Magnificent
- Al-Waahid (الواحد) – The One
- Al-Ahad (الاحد) – The One the Unique.
- As-Samad (الصمد) – The Eternal
- Al-Qaadir (القادر) – The Able
- Al-Muqtadir (المقتدر) – The Powerful
- Al-Muqaddim (المقدم) – The Expediter
- Al-Mu’akh-khir (المؤخر) – The Delayer
- Al-‘Awwal (الأول) – The First
- Al-‘Akhir (الأخر) – The Last
- Az-Zaahir (الظاهر) – The Manifest
- Al-Baatin (الباطن) – The Hidden
- Al-Walee (الوالي) – The Governor
- Al-Muta^ali (المتعالي) – The Most Exalted
- Al-Barr (البر) – The Source of All Goodness
- At-Tawwaab (التواب) – The Acceptor of Repentance
- Al-Muntaqim (المنتقم) – The Avenger
- Al-^Afuww (العفو) – The Pardoner
- Ar-Ra’uf (الرؤوف) – The One with extreme Mercy
- Malik Al-Mulk (مالك) (الملك) – The Eternal Owner of Sovereignty
- Thul-Jalali wal-Ikram (ذو الجلال و الإكرام) – The Lord of Majesty and Bounty
- Al-Muqsit (المقسط) – The One who is Just in His judgment.
- Aj-Jaami^ (الجامع) – The Gatherer
- Al-Ghaniyy (الغنى) – The Self-Sufficient
- Al-Mughni (المغنى) – The Enricher
- Al-Maani^ (المانع) – The Preventer
- Ad-Daarr (الضآر) – The Distresser
- An-Nafi^ (النافع) – The Propitious
- An-Noor (النور) – The Light, The One who guides.
- Al-Haadi (الهادئ) – The Guide
- Al-Badi^ (البديع) – The Incomparable
- Al-Baaqi (الباقي) – The Everlasting
- Al-Waarith (الوارث) – The Supreme Inheritor
- Ar-Rasheed (الرشيد) – The Guide to the Right Path, The One who guides.
- As-Saboor (الصبور) – The Patient
RIGHTS OF ALLAH: –
- Believing that “None has the right to be worshipped but Allah” “La Illaaha Ill Allah” & having Tawheed
- ‘Ibaadah (worship)
- Shukr (gratitude, giving thanks)
- Having fear and hope
- Loving Allah
THE QUALITIES THAT ALLAH LOVE
1. Tawbah (Repentance)
2. Taharah (Purification)
3. Taqwa (Piety)
4. Ihsan (Goodness & Perfection)
5. Tawakkul (Trust in Allah)
6. Qist (Justice)
7. Sabr (Patience)
8. Kindness
9. Humility of the Rich
10. Loving someone for the Sake of Allah
11. Continuous Performance of Righteous Deeds
12. Good Manners and Conduct
13. Dua
THE QUALITIES THAT ALLAH HATES/DISLIKES
- Israaf (extravagance)
- Istikbaar (Pride)
- Zulm (Evil, wrongdoing)
- Ifsaad (Mischief-making)
- Publicity of Evil
- Obscene words and acts
- Corruption
- Betrayal
- Exultance for Worldly Desires
THE ETIQUETTE OF DU’AA
1. Tawheed
2. Sincerity towards Allaah alone in making du’aa
3. We should ask of Allaah by His most beautiful names
4. We should praise Allaah as He deserves before we call upon Him
5. Sending blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ
6. Facing towards the qiblah
7. Raising the hands
The palm of the hand should be raised heavenwards, in the manner of a humble beggar who hopes to be given something. Hands Should be kept together without a Gap between them
8. Having certain faith that Allaah will respond,
9. Asking frequently
10. He should be firm in his du’aa
11. Beseeching, humility, hope and fear
12. Saying du’aa’s three times
13. Ensuring that one’s food and clothing are good (i.e., halaal)
14. Saying du’aa’ silently and not out loud
15. Doing good deeds and asking Allah by one’s good deeds
16. Making du’a for others
17. Memorizing the Authentic Supplications and du’as of the Prophet ﷺ
18. Asking Allah in times of ease
TIMES & PLACES WHERE DUAA IS ANSWERED
1. Laylat al-Qadar
2. Du’aa’ in the depths of the night, the time before dawn
3. After the final Tashahud in the Prayers
4. Between the adhaan and the iqaamah.
5. When the call for the prescribed prayers is given and when the ranks are drawn up for battle
6. When rain falls
8. A certain time on Friday. (Between Asr & Maghrib)
9. When drinking Zamzam water
10. When prostrating
11. When hearing the crowing of a rooster
12. When saying the du’aa’, “Laa ilaaha illa anta, subhaanaka, inni kuntu min al-zaalimeen
The Prophet ﷺ said: “The prayer of Dhu’l-Noon (Yoonus) which he said when he was in the belly of the whale: ‘Laa ilaaha illa anta, subhaanaka, inni kuntu min al-zaalimeen ([none has the right to be worshipped but You (O Allaah)], Glorified (and Exalted) be You [above all that (evil) they associate with You]! Truly, I have been of the wrongdoers.’ No Muslim recites this du’aa’ concerning any matter but Allaah will answer him.” Narrated by al-Tirmidhi
13. Du’aa’ for one who is sick
The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said: “When you visit a sick person, say good things, for the angels say Ameen to whatever you say…” Muslim (919)
14. The du’aa’ of a father for his child, the du’aa’ of a fasting person and the prayer of the traveller
15. Du’aa’ after the sun has passed its zenith and before Zuhr
16. Du’aa’ when going to bed at night
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TIPS FOR THE TESTS: –
- Do not have to memorize all the Names and meanings Arabic – Any one of them is enough InshaAllah!
- There will be a choice for the children to write either any 20 names of Allah or Match the following where Names and meanings will be given.
- Remember atleast half of the points given under each topic (Dua, Rights etc)