Class 4 – Knowing Allah and A Muslims required Etiquette with Him

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.

  1. Ar-Rahmaan  (الرحمن)  – The Compassionate, The Beneficent
  2. Ar-Raheem  (الرحيم) – The Merciful
  3. Al-Malik  (الملك) – The King
  4. Al-Quddoos (القدوس)  – The Holy
  5. As-Salaam (السلام)  – The Source of Peace
  6. Al-Mu’min  (المؤمن) – Guardian of Faith
  7. Al-Muhaimin  (المهيمن)   – The Protector
  8. Al-^Azeez  (العزيز) – The Mighty, The Strong
  9. Al-Jabbaar  (الجبار) – The Compeller
  10. Al-Mutakabbir  (المتكبر) – The Majestic
  11. Al-Khaaliq  (الخالق) – The Creator
  12. Al-Bari’ (البارئ) – The Evolver, The Maker
  13. Al-Musawwir  (المصور) – The Fashioner
  14. Al-Ghaffaar  (الغفار) – The Great Forgiver
  15. Al-Qahhaar  (القهار) – The Subduer
  16. Al-Wahhaab  (الوهاب) – The Bestower
  17. Al-Razzaaq  (الرزاق) – The Sustainer, The Provider.
  18. Al-Fattaah  (الفتاح) – The Opener, The Reliever
  19. Al-^Aleem  (العليم) – The All-knowing, The Knowledgeable
  20. Al-Qaabid  (القابض) – The Constricter, The Retainer
  21. Al-Baasit  (الباسط) – The Expander, The Enlarger
  22. Al-Khaafid  (الخافض) – The Abaser
  23. Ar-Raafi^  (الرافع) – The Exalter, The Elevator
  24. Al-Mu^iz  (المعز) – The Honore
  25. Al-Muthil  (المذل)  – The Dishonorer, The Humiliator
  26. As-Samee^  (السميع)  – The All-Hearing
  27. Al-Baseer  (البصير) – The All-Seeing
  28. Al-Hakam  (الحكم) – The Judge
  29. Al-^Adl  (العدل) – The Just
  30. Al-Lateef (اللطيف) – The Subtle One, The Gracious
  31. Al-Khabeer  (الخبير) – The Aware
  32. Al-Haleem  (الحليم)– The Forebearing
  33. Al-^Azeem  (العظيم) – The Great One, The Mighty
  34. Al-Ghafoor  (الغفور) – The All-Forgiving, The Forgiving
  35. Ash-Shakoor  (الشكور) – The Grateful, The Appreciative
  36. Al-^Aliyy  (العلى) – The Most High, The Sublime
  37. Al-Kabeer (الكبير)  – The Most Great, The Great
  38. Al-Hafeez  (الحفيظ) – The Preserver, The Protector
  39. Al-Muqeet (المقيت) – The Maintainer, The Guardian
  40. Al-Haseeb (الحسيب) – The Reckoner, The One who gives the satisfaction.
  41. Aj-Jaleel (الجليل) – The Sublime One, The Beneficent
  42. Al-Kareem  (الكريم) – The Generous One 
  43. Ar-Raqeeb (الرقيب)  – The Watcher
  44. Al-Mujeeb  (المجيب) – The Responsive
  45. Al-Wasi^ (الواسع) – The Vast, The All-Embracing
  46. Al-Hakeem (الحكيم) – The Wise
  47. Al-Wadood  (الودود) – The Loving
  48. Al-Majeed (المجيد) – The Most Glorious One
  49. Al-Ba^ith (الباعث) – The Reserrector
  50. Ash-Shaheed (الشهيد)  – The Witness
  51. Al-Haqq  (الحق)  – The Truth, The True
  52. Al-Wakeel (الوكيل) – The Trustee
  53. Al-Qawiyy  (القوى) – The Most Strong
  54. Al-Mateen (المتين) – The Firm One
  55. Al-Waliyy (الولى) – The Protecting Friend, The Supporter.
  56. Al-Hameed (الحميد) – The Praiseworthy
  57. Al-Muhsee (المحصى) – The Counter
  58. Al-Mubdi’  (المبدئ) – The Originator
  59. Al-Mu^eed (المعيد) – The Reproducer
  60. Al-Muhyi (المحيى) – The Restorer
  61. Al-Mumeet (المميت) – The Creator of Death, The Destroyer
  62. Al-Hayy  (الحي) – The Alive
  63. Al-Qayyoom (القيوم) – The Self-Subsisting
  64. Al-Waajid (الواجد) – The Finder, The Rich who is never poor. Al-Wajd is Richness.
  65. Al-Māajid (الماجد) – The Illustrous, The Magnificent
  66. Al-Waahid (الواحد) – The One
  67. Al-Ahad (الاحد) – The One the Unique.
  68. As-Samad  (الصمد) – The Eternal
  69. Al-Qaadir  (القادر)  – The Able
  70. Al-Muqtadir  (المقتدر)  – The Powerful
  71. Al-Muqaddim  (المقدم) – The Expediter
  72. Al-Mu’akh-khir  (المؤخر) – The Delayer
  73. Al-‘Awwal  (الأول)  – The First
  74. Al-‘Akhir  (الأخر) – The Last
  75. Az-Zaahir (الظاهر) – The Manifest
  76. Al-Baatin  (الباطن) – The Hidden
  77. Al-Walee  (الوالي) – The Governor
  78. Al-Muta^ali (المتعالي) – The Most Exalted
  79. Al-Barr (البر) – The Source of All Goodness
  80. At-Tawwaab (التواب) – The Acceptor of Repentance
  81. Al-Muntaqim (المنتقم) – The Avenger
  82. Al-^Afuww (العفو)  – The Pardoner
  83. Ar-Ra’uf (الرؤوف) – The One with extreme Mercy
  84. Malik Al-Mulk (مالك) (الملك) – The Eternal Owner of Sovereignty
  85. Thul-Jalali wal-Ikram  (ذو الجلال و الإكرام) – The Lord of Majesty and Bounty
  86. Al-Muqsit (المقسط) – The One who is Just in His judgment.
  87. Aj-Jaami^ (الجامع) – The Gatherer
  88. Al-Ghaniyy  (الغنى) – The Self-Sufficient
  89. Al-Mughni (المغنى) – The Enricher
  90. Al-Maani^ (المانع) – The Preventer
  91. Ad-Daarr (الضآر) – The Distresser
  92. An-Nafi^  (النافع)  – The Propitious
  93. An-Noor (النور)  – The Light, The One who guides.
  94. Al-Haadi  (الهادئ) – The Guide
  95. Al-Badi^  (البديع) – The Incomparable
  96. Al-Baaqi (الباقي) – The Everlasting
  97. Al-Waarith  (الوارث) – The Supreme Inheritor
  98. Ar-Rasheed (الرشيد) – The Guide to the Right Path, The One who guides.
  99. As-Saboor  (الصبور) – The Patient

RIGHTS OF ALLAH: –

  1.  Believing that “None has the right to be worshipped but Allah” “La Illaaha Ill Allah” & having Tawheed
  2. ‘Ibaadah (worship)
  3. Shukr (gratitude, giving thanks) 
  4. Having fear and hope
  5. 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

  1. Israaf (extravagance) 
  2. Istikbaar (Pride) 
  3. Zulm (Evil, wrongdoing)
  4. Ifsaad (Mischief-making) 
  5. Publicity of Evil
  6. Obscene words and acts
  7. Corruption
  8. Betrayal
  9. 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: – 

  1. Do not have to memorize all the Names and meanings Arabic – Any one of them is enough InshaAllah!
  2. 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.
  3. Remember atleast half of the points given under each topic (Dua, Rights etc)