Day 22.1

Day 22.1

The end of Ramadan is near. I find myself wondering, how will I be after Ramadan? The more relevant question is, how do I want to be after Ramadan? 

During the comfort of Ramadan, when the shaitan is in chains, I've found it to be easier...other than the obvious of days without food or drink  but that's not a problem for me 22 days in...

Getting back to the rat race, upping my work rate, rushing around, having to think and act fast, moving around town at all times of the day and night, meetings, conversations, the fleeting glances, a smile, opportunity and motive. 

Being a non practising muslim for so long I never felt as enriched as I do now. Deen was always in my heart but last night when reading tahajud, my leg never troubled me after the agony earlier. It was a breeze. The sense of peace and satisfaction was really noticeable. 

For those that do not know what tahajud is, it's reading 8 rakat namaz at night, in darkness. I'd never done it before and I was really pleased to have done it.

Ramadan is a time when Muslims are working hard at being muslim. The rest of the year is not as intensive. That's why I'm wondering what I'll be like. This is a side of me that I'm really comfortable with, within the safety and shelter of Ramadan. 

What happens when normal work resumes is a concern... The thing is, my default setting should be this way of being...being single and unattached has put me in a vulnerable position. That's why marriage is a must for us.  

Having the right person to share ones life is also an important issue. I'm no saint, never have been, unlikely I ever will be. I'm a normal human being with flaws and faults like anyone else. I view the world in a way of live and let live, life is too short for petty conflict.

What goes on in trouble spots across the world is where politics and power struggles interfere with daily life.  In a world where reason is scarce it's a sound mind that doesn't lose reason. 

In a world where power, politics, greed, selfishness and dirty tricks rules the day. A reasonable approach to life is crowded out. Or is it?

The vast majority of decent people be they, Muslim, Christian, Jew, Hindu, Buddhist, Taoist, or other just want to go about their daily lives providing for themselves and their families. It's the madness in the world that doesn't help. 

If more reasonable people take a stand and say no. The world will be a better place...or is it too much to ask? 

It's okay for me to say this in the comfort and safety of one of the greatest cities on Earth where freedom to be a Muslim or any other faith or not, is the choice we are free to make, and long may it continue.

I feel for the people who are not as fortunate. Having travelled to places where murder because of sectarianism, politics, religion, criminality, and corruption is a daily issue, when stepping out of your door into those risks are real and present. Stepping out for a pint of milk is a different ball game.  I don't have that and I have Allah SWT to thank. I'm grateful for all that I am, and all that I have. Yet still I want more. That's just the human instinct! 

Day 22

Day 22

Well, having just returned from the mosque I've got an hour to relax and eat before I head back for tahajud. Not sure if I can manage it tonight because I tried a new seating position which really caused excruciating pain on my left side. I was sweating it was that bad. But somehow I managed. I was adamant I was going to do it but the residual pain is still with me. From the sciatic nerve right down my left leg... I really have to stick with it because its a sunnat to sit in that manner. Whether I can do it again for tahajud is another matter.

Day 21.3

Day 21.3

I've been doing some reading and research into namaz, the Surah's recited and at what times, the frequency and it dawned on my just how much I actually don't know. It's quite daunting. Even down to small details, seven bones being in contact with the floor during sajda, (luckily i do that) not raising ones head from the ground until you've said ala at the end of the third time.

Then I read that there is no excuse for all the  Farz namaz I've missed.  There are a lot....then I saw the punishments for missing them. 

It kind of made me feel a little depressed, yes really, depressed, it's not like I have an excuse, because there is no excuse. 

I can only hope that I will be forgiven...it's all I can hope for really. I can ask to be forgiven during the last 10 days and I might have a chance of being forgiven. 

When listening to the Quran during prayers, I've come to be reminded just how beautiful it is when recited, it's divine rhythm, rhyming poetry, coupled with the sound which sings to my soul, the peace I feel, the contentment, I really feel kind of gutted, that I have missed it by choice for so long. I clung on to that which I did know, it brought me back to it, I'm grateful for that. 

Day 21.2 Lasting Good Deeds

Day 21.2 Lasting Good Deeds

I've mentioned this earlier but I thought I'd do it again because its very important. Particularly if you consider the duas you're going to make in the last 10 days of Ramadan when the likelihood of them being granted very high. By my rereading of this, it pointed out one or two things for me which is; anything done for monetary gain is not going to be included as sadaqah jariah.  

"The Messenger of Allah (sal Allahu alaihi wa sallam) said: “When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (ceaseless charity); knowledge which is beneficial; or a virtuous descendant who prays for him (the deceased).” [Sahih Muslim]

There are three categories of actions for which he/she can receive reward even after death. 

First, Sadaqah Jariyah:

A good deed done from which people continue to benefit despite the demise of the person who originated it. 

An example of this is the establishment of a madrassa or masjid from which people are rightly guided will be sadaqah jariya for the person who established it. 

Having a well dug or a shade or fruit tree planted will also accrue good deeds for a person, for as long as the well or tree benefits people and or animals.

Second  “knowledge which is beneficial”:

This means knowledge imparted verbally or by any other means through which people become better Muslims. 

As long as people benefit from this knowledge, the teacher will receive reward for it. 

Third, "virtuous descendants":

Training of children on the right lines and then making dua for them to be among the righteous is essential, so that after a person's death they continue to pray for him or her. 

The prayer of righteous children in favour of parents is very useful.

All such deeds have to be done with sincerity (ikhlas) in seeking the pleasure of Allah (subhana wa ta’ala). 

Only when they are done to earn Allah’s pleasure will they be rewarded by Him. 

If they are done for fame, monetary gain, or any other worldly benefit, then the outcome one achieves in this world is all that they will get for it."

 

http://dailyhadith.adaptivesolutionsinc.com/hadith/Three-Lasting-Good-Deeds.htm

Day 21.1

Day 21.1

I have noticed just how little I need to get by and not lost weight drastically. Ok I'm not the largest guy around but I have been surviving on less than a quarter of what I would usually eat or drink combined. This got me thinking, how comes I can do this? Does this mean that I over eat normally? Or is there something else afoot here? 

The answer is, I don't know... It's not measurable by any instrument or by observation. It's a physical manifestation of something else. It's a spiritual enrichment. I have been feeling stronger spiritually. How does it manifest itself? 

I have an increased understanding, I have an increased awareness of me, I have an increased hunger to learn, perfect my observance and practice, I want to share what I'm learning because its a positive thing, there is nothing negative in that which I do.

Day 21

Day 21

I came back from tarawi with toothache. My wisdom tooth had been playing up. I took a paracetamol , it had little effect, I therefore began looking for a surah to cure the pain, I saw a website that informed me that a pious person should repeat it 7 times; I don't consider myself pious enough and so accepted that this was brought upon me for a reason, so I gave it a miss.

I mentioned this in passing to someone and they informed me that there is shifa (curing/healing) in all that you read. They also gave me the following to read, and it worked. Not only was my tooth aching but so had my jaw, my ear and eye socket begun also...it isn't any more.

Some doubting Thomas's will suspect an exaggeration, to them I say this...

Lakum deenukum waliya deen

(You follow your religion and I follow mine)

tafseer raheemi

اُسْكُنْ بِالذِيْ يَسْكُنْ لهُ مَا فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالأرْض وَهُوَ السَّمِيْعُ العَلِيْمُ

Translation: “Calm down by [the name of] that being for whom everything in the heavens and the earth calms down.  And He is the All-Hearing, All-Knowing.”

“Uskun billazi yaskunu lahu ma fis samaawaate wal ardhi wa huwal azizul hakeem”

Surah Al Qadr

Surah Al Qadr

Bismillaahir Rahmaanir Raheem

Innaa anzalnaahu fee lailatil qadr

Wa maa adraaka ma lailatul qadr

Lailatul qadri khairum min alfee shahr

Tanaz zalul malaa-ikatu war roohu feeha bi izni-rab bihim min kulli amr

Salaamun hiya hattaa mat la'il fajr

http://www.quran411.com/surah-qadr.asp

Dua for night of power

Allaahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibb al-‘afwa fa’affu ‘anni (O Allaah, You are forgiving and You love forgiveness, so forgive me).

Day 20.4 Powerful Tips for the Last 10 Nights

Day 20.4 Powerful Tips for the Last 10 Nights

1. Do not let your 'performance' until now affect your last 10 days. The moment of forgiveness could be today or anytime in the coming days! It is not all lost! If you sincerely wish it could have been better - Chin up and get ready to make it your best yet! Start with a positive, sincere intention!

2. Today, take a little time to read the Tafseer of Surah al-Qadr to understand what actually happens this night! You will feel its power & greatness so much more!

3. Do not wait for the 27th Night to give it your "all". The entire last 10 days should be your target. Stay up each night! Would you want to miss Laylatul Qadr even "by chance"?

4. Do not fall into any innovations/celebrations any masjid or culture might try to promote. Follow the Sunnah! The Prophet (sallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam) guided us simply: "Whoever stays up and prays on Laylat al-Qadr out of faith and in the hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.”

5. Memorize and keep asking the dua' taught by Rasulullah (sallAllahu 'alaihi wa sallam): Allaahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibb al-‘afwa fa’affu ‘anni (O Allaah, You are forgiving and You love forgiveness, so forgive me).

6. Prepare a short dua' list. Remember this is as awesome as it ever gets for a servant of Allah! The Night of Qadr, of Destiny! Consciously pick each and everything you crucially wish for in this dunya, in your deen, family, and in your aakhirah! Don't forget to include the brothers and sisters around the world who are suffering and in grief!

7. Take brief naps during the day, if possible. Keep your stomach light and sleep as soon as you have prayed 'isha. Do not delay! After a brief nap, refresh yourself and get ready for worship.

8. Don't neglect your family! Rasulullah made it a point to wake up his wives throughout these nights! And yes, your children are not too young to stay up some part of the night - if they can be allowed to play video games or watch TV, they can be inspired to be up atleast for sometime! Prepare them, make them excited, plan some activities for them to do! 

9. Look the Part: The way we dress and prepare has a big effect on our psychology. Wear your best, perfume yourself, and feel the energy!

10. Choose a spot, whether in the Masjid or in your home, where you can have peace and solitude. Keep your mushaf, praying mat, and water at hand so that you are not distracted by constantly getting up for this or that.

11. IMP: This is not the night to tweet pics or update FB statuses about how amazing the night is and how you are feeling & worshipping Allah! Let that be a secret between you & your Rabb! So switch off those phones, wifi, laptops and computers. Disconnect with the world, and connect with al-'Afuww!

12. If you find yourself feeling sleepy, vary your acts of worship. Alternate between qiyaam, heartfelt dua'a, reading the Qur'an. Do not spend the night listening to lectures or recitations. Or do it only for a short while when you feel the sleep coming on!

13. Patience is the Key: The last 10 days might be tiring. You might still have work or school. This is the time to bear all that hardship, and keep firm sabr. Think how Allah has blessed you with this tremendous opportunity that might NEVER come again in your life again. If you knew for sure that this was your last #Ramadan, if you knew certainly that Jannah was up for grabs, wouldn't you sprint for it no matter what it takes?

14. This is most important: Keep husn adh-dhann bi Allah (good expectations from Allah). When you ask, remember you are asking the Most Generous King. If you hope for the best, He will give you the best. Don't hold back. Trust in Him, pour out your heart in front of Him, and let no doubt, no barrier, no evil thoughts keep you away from ar-Rahman, ar-Raheem! 

Remember me in your duas! 

Day 20.3

Day 20.3

I was up bright and early despite trying to do a post on Lailatul Qadr till 0430 when I gave up. 

After a few hours of sleep a lot of trawling the web (thanks google) I found what I was looking for and I had to share it. 

I would've went into the mosque not knowing what prayers and Surah's to recite, in which order and how many times. I will print out the list in order to follow it.  I did think about trying to do it on every odd night just to cover my back, but I'm going to chat to someone about the viability of such a proposition given my level of understanding.  (I don't even know Surah Al Qadr by heart)

I'm slightly envious of Christians because when I've been to church I invariably had an order of service, for weddings, christenings, funerals etc. 

It is daunting for someone such as myself, who needs help and assistance to follow the protocols. I know that there are many others that find themselves in a similar predicament. 

So if there is anyone out there that reads this and would like to collaborate with me to publish orders of service i would be happy to hear from you!

Yes it's true, people should strive to learn, but making it more accessible by putting them into easy to follow guides in bite size chunks will make it so much easier, for children and adults, particularly when three languages are involved. (Arabic, English, mother tongue, which could be Urdu, punjabi, Bangladeshi, Nigerian, Swahili, Ethiopian, Sudanese, to name a few)

Another thing I've noticed is the mountains of text which is in two languages, Arabic being the first then, English, and a third some have to contend with, is the native language of your heritage... Not the easiest nut to crack! 

Learning in one language for many is tough enough. I include myself in this category!

Anyhow, I hope what I've done with help from the sites listed is of use to someone reading the posts.

Day 20.2 Dua for Lailatul Qadr

Day 20.2 Dua for Lailatul Qadr

اَللَّهُمَّ اِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ ، تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي 

Allahumma innaka ‘affuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni’ ‘

O Allah You are The One Who forgives greatly, and loves to forgive, so forgive me. [at Tirmidhi]

http://justquraan.wordpress.com/2008/09/27/dua-for-lailatul-qadr-the-night-of-power/

Day 20.1 Prayer List for Lailatul Qadr

Day 20.1  Prayer List for Lailatul Qadr

 Nawafil (Optional Prayers) for Laitatul Qadr

1. Two Rakaat - In each Rakaat

Surah Al-Fatiha (Alhamdu) - Once

Surah Al-Qadr (Inna Anzalna) - Once

Surah Al-Ikhlas (Qul Huwal Lahu) - Once

One who observes this Nafl prayer will be granted the enormous rewards of Laitatul Qadr.

2. Two Rakaat - In each Rakaat

Surah Al-Fatiha (Alhamdu) - Once

Surah Al-Ikhlas (Qul Huwal Lahu) - Seven times

After Completing this nafl prayer recite 70 times :

"Astaghfirullah hallazi la-ila-ha illa huwal Hayyul Qayyumo wa atu-bu ilaihe"

"I seek forgiveness from Allah, the almighty, there is no god but He. He is the self-existent, the Eternal and I turn to Him"

Once who observes this prayer, Allah the Merciful will forgive sins of that person and their parents' sins.

3. Four Rakaat - In each Rakaat

Surah Al-Fatiha (Alhamdu) - Once

Surah Takathur (Alhakumat Takasur) - Once

Surah Al-Ikhlas (Qul Huwal Lahu) - Three times

A person observing this prayer will be protected from pain and hardship at the time of death and will be saved from the punishment  of the grave.

4. Four Rakaat - In each Rakaat

Surah Al-Fatiha (Alhamdu) - Once

Surah Al-Qadr (Inna Anzalna) - Three times

Surah Al-Ikhlas (Qul Huwal Lahu) - Fifty times

After completing this prayer recite once :

"All glory and All Praise are for Allah, and there is no God but Allah and Allah is the Greatest".

The dua of  the person observing this prayer will be accepted by Allah Almighty.

5. Four Rakaat - In each Rakaat

Surah Al-Fatiha (Alhamdu) - Once

Surah Al-Qadr (Inna Anzalna) - Once

Surah Al-Ikhlas (Qul Huwal Lahu) - Twenty Seven times

For one who observes this prayer all their sins are forgiven by Allah Almighty and they will enter into Heaven.

Dua of Lailatul Qadr

The Prophet (Peace and blessing of Allah be upon him) taught this dua to Hazrat Ayesha for Lailatul Qadr.

"O Allah, you are the One who grants pardon for sins. You love to pardon so pardon me".

 

http://www.islamiccentre.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=79&Itemid=42

Day 20: Lailatul Qadr (Night of Power)

Day 20 Lailatul Qadr (Night of Power)

Wallahi... I've got here, it's been a journey to get here! The final ten days  for this year...who knows if ill be here next year... Its during this time when the almighy decides who lives, and who will die...They are very special days, the reasons why are as follows:

The last 10 days of Ramadan are known as: nijaat or "salvation" In which  Allah SWT  keeps believers under his benevolence and kindness.

Last 10 days are the most spiritually charged days of ramadan and Its a time of special spiritual power. Its last Ashra is superior to both earlier Ashra's (Rahmat: meaning "mercy of Allah” ; Maghfirat: meaning "forgiveness of Allah“)

Lailatul Qadr or the Night of Power falls in it! I thought that it is on the night of the 26th or 27th (Owing to the Islamic calendar using the more accurate lunar months, this is why there is overlapping) in addition to this there is some debate as to whether it actually falls on those nights. The reason being is the value of the prayers made is equivalent to 83 years and 4 months (1000months). It is considered to fall on odd nights, (21,23,25,27,29)

"A night such as Lailatul Qadr was not granted to any religious community (Ummah) before Muslims. Only the Ummah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) were favoured with a night of huge reward. One reason, it  was granted, was to enable Muslims to equal the worship of any people who lived before us. In the distant past it is said that people lived very long lives of hundreds of years. We, today, live much shorter lives. And so Allah gave us Laitatul Qadr to enable us to do as much worship as a man who lived even hundreds of years longer. If in a lifetime, you only worshipped on Lailatul Qadr ten times, you would have equaled in those ten nights 833 years of worship."

http://www.islamiccentre.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=79&Itemid=42

Day 19.3

Day 19.3

Someone close to me sent the link to this video. If you can get a moment to look at the facts as they're presented it will explain itself...

In the video it describes where the prophet Muhammad is mentioned by name in Songs of Solomon, Chapter 5, verse 16.

I have no axe to grind I've got no motive other than present things as I learn of them. Songs 5:16 in Hebrew. There is a word with four letters read as mahmad but the pronunciation is Muhammad as pronounced by a rabbi ... 

I didn't create this video, you can decide for yourself.

http://youtu.be/ay3eiXDp4HQ

Day 19.2

Day 19.2

I don't know what I'm going to write but I had an urge to write something...this the time when I need to focus, there is distraction everywhere. I have succeeded this far, I've made an effort, I thought, if not now, when? I had been putting off the inevitable, I knew I'd return, I'm truly thankful to have been able to before meeting my maker. 

I have really wasted time, I made excuses for not praying and observing, so I could continue with what I have been doing, but in recent times, that which I've been doing hasn't been of any enrichment, it's been a drain, work issues, life issues, personal issues, family issues, issues others had whom sought help and advice, there hasn't been much in there for me to nourish my soul!

I have been completely engulfed with matters pertaining to this life, my eternal life has been put on the back burner. To what end, what use has it been, have I been able to deal with any of the issues any better or quicker, not one iota! 

The simple fact is, I let it slip, I preferred to defer so I could do what I wanted. But in all of the above is there anything I'd prefer to be doing than the enrichment of my soul? 

Life's distractions are only distractions if we let them, I've done my best to be on point, but it's not enough... I would never have said I was too busy, I wasn't, I just let myself become distracted.

If there is one thing I need to be is more faithful to my soul...that's so selfish, but it's not, the way to be faithful to my soul is to look to the almighty more often than I have been doing.

Again let me stress, it's not out of hardship or despair that I turn to the almighty, when all other avenues have closed. No... I always had the almighty in my heart, he has been my moral compass...I've succeeded where others failed in that respect, I didn't sell my soul, I have the almighty to thank for that...I will be eternally grateful for that! That last sentence has real resonance because its true... I just need to iron out the kinks that not observing or practising has caused. There are loads...

Day 19.1

Day 19.1

Ayah of the day:

And remember your Lord in your heart with humility and tearfulness and fear and repentance and also by calling in low tones. (Persist in His remembrance) morning and evening and be not of the neglectful. Indeed the (angels) who are close in the Presence of your Lord (never) commit arrogance against His worship and (constantly) glorify Him and remain prostrated before Him.

Al-Quran, Al-Araf (7:205,206).

Day 19

Day 19

Oh my lord, I've made it to the final third of Ramadan. I've prayed every tarawi to date this year, I pray for strength to be able to continue. I was really faltering last night. I came home in agony, I ended up with a touch of sciatica. My ankles and knees felt like quitting on me. That coupled with damp clothes after being drenched, not totally but enough to make me feel uncomfortable. Then there was the humidity, I was sweating for the first 10 rakat. Then I was just pushing on to the end...my right ankle clicks now when I move it in a circular motion, I will focus on stretching tomorrow or should I say later today!

Going back to my analogy regarding Islam and a corporate structure, I would just like to clarify something so I'm not blaspheming...I have no interest in incurring the wrath of the almighty or anyone else for that matter! Intelligent debate I can do, anything else is not my thing. Anyway, The Lord our creator is more than the chairman, he is absolute, he has no contemporary, he has subordinates, the universe is subject to his whim. His board are the closest humanity will get to him and his most beloved are his prophets, peace be upon them all. It is they that can make applications to him more so than us, they were chosen by him to guide us! They sit at the top table, where I could never hope to be sat at, in such illustrious company, I would never dare presume! At one side closest sits Jesus, peace and blessings be upon him, on the other side sits the prophet Muhammad peace and blessings be upon him, but this won't be until after Jesus (pbuh) will walk the earth again. I believe he currently resides in the 4th heaven and is alive and well.  Apologies to anyone if they thought I might have given anyone equal status. The Lord almighty is the creator of the seen and the unseen. 

So, we're into the last 10 almost, there is lots to learn, understand and follow. I was sent something by someone whom I thank and I would like to share it with you...

The holy month of Ramadhan is divided into three parts:

 

Rahmat       : meaning "mercy of Allah”

 

Maghfirat    : meaning "forgiveness of Allah“

 

Nijaat          : meaning "salvation"

In the first part : Allah showers mercy and blessings, so that his servants may acquire all their needs

 

In the second part :   the servants are purified                               of past sins

 

In the third part : - Allah keeps them under His    benevolence and kindness

          

 -accepts prayers                  - keeps them safe from                His wrath in the Hereafter

Last 10 days are the most spiritually charged days of the month

 

A time of special spiritual power

 

Ramadhan enjoys an intrinsic superiority over all  other months  

 

Its last Ashra superior to both earlier Ashras

Lailatul Qadr or the Night of Power falls in it

Day 18.4

Day 18.4 

I've had a relaxing day today, I should be concerned with matters of this world; but I'm not. Why worry about issues that I have no control over?

This is arguably the most relaxed I have been in months. I've not got a care in the world for anything other than finishing what I've set out to achieve. What have I set out to achieve? 

I want to complete the fasting,  the praying, and the learning during this holy month of Ramadan. The Learning will not be complete but at least ill have an increased understanding of Islam, my faith, my level of knowledge, where I need to improve, what I can do to improve.

The most common misconception about Islam I've found is its quite simple.  

"It's basically, having to pray 5 times a day, to give charity, and have four wives, treat your women like dirt, a harsh legal system that beheads people and chops off limbs. You can't drink, and you can't eat pork"

It not like Christianity where you turn up to church on Sunday, attend mass, and confession, confess your sins,  say your Hail Mary's and all is forgiven. I wish it were that easy! Or do I? 

There are reasons for everything, prepping for prayer, washing in a particular way in a particular order, look at the prayer schedule, certain amounts of recitations at certain times and in a particular order...

Surah's to cure illnesses of all description, if recited in a particular order... Good conduct, terms of trading, guidelines for trading, what to eat and what not to eat, and why... Methods and guidelines on how to behave towards your fellow human being, rights and responsibilities towards your spouse, parents, children and vice versa.  

Obligations and voluntary deeds that will help you in grow  in understanding.  Legal precedence to follow on all manner of matters, it's flexibility, it's rationale it's pragmatism, it's guidelines for dealing with conflicts and how to reconcile national identity with Islamic identity.  

Let me liken it to a multinational corporation: 

There is a chairman, a head office with satellite offices. There are branches but there is a direct line to the chairman, for every member of the organisation, there is a manual, a guide to understanding the manual. There is a legal department, health and wellbeing department, there is a corporate social responsibility department, there is welfare and pension department, there is sales & marketing, there is distribution, traditional and digital, there's radio, tv, music and entertainment, there's history and education. 

It's a meritocracy, in the truest sense, those who work hardest will gain the greatest reward. There is HR with codes of conduct. There is child care and allowances for women, mothers, wives that provide for them when it's required.  Is there anything missed? It's truly an equal opportunity employer if one accepts the rules that govern the corporate strategy and ethos.

There may be bones of contention, but you cannot be sacked (or excommunicated)  by the manager, there are laws to follow but the ultimate judge is the chairman of the board. Who sits on the board? The prophets Adam, Abraham, Isaac, Ishmael, Solomon, Noah, Moses, Jesus,  peace be upon them, and last and by no means least Muhammad peace be upon him. 

Day 18.3 How to perform wudu

Day 18.3 How to perform Wudu

I thought again, of anyone needed a reminder, this link is helpful...

http://youtu.be/3Y5Fj70b27M

Day 18.2 prayer schedule and amount

Day 18.2

Prayer schedule: 

I keep forgetting how many rakat, are Fars, sunnat, nafil and at what times, I needed a little reminder just so I can refer to it as and when, until I remember it naturally, I then thought who else might too.  It's cost  me nothing to post it. Someone might view it and appreciate it.

Fajr:

i) First two rakat Sunnat Mokadda

ii) Two rakat Fard

Zuhr:

i) Four rakat Sunnat Mokadda

ii) Four rakat Fard 

iii) Two rakat sunnat Mokadda

iv) Two rakat Nafl (Optional but spiritually beneficial)

Asr:

i) Four rakat sunnat ghair mokadda (Optional but spiritually beneficial)

ii) Four rakat Fard

Maghrib

i) Three rakat Fard

ii) Two rakat Sunnat Mokadda

iii) Two rakat nafl (Optional but spiritually beneficial)

Isha:

i) Four rakat sunnat e Ghair Mokadda (Optional but spiritually beneficial)

ii) Four rakat Fard

iii) Two Rakat Sunnat Mokadda 

iv) Two rakat Nafil (Optional but spiritually beneficial)

v) Three rakat Wajib

vi) Two rakat Nafil (Optional but spiritually beneficial)