YOUR WAY TO ISLAAM

CHAPTER 24
Allah’s AWLIYA (Allah’s Friends)

1. “Allah’s friends” are those true Muslims whom He loves and who love Him.
2. They are all the righteous Muslims who truly believe in Allah and constantly follow His commands.
3. Their reward is a good life in this world, and nearness to Allah in the Hereafter, in His Paradise.
4. However, they cannot do anything to help anybody after their death, nor in their life except through normal reasons.
5. Allah (Glory be to Him) says of them: “Behold! Verily on ‘friends of Allah’ there is no fear, Nor shall they grieve. Those who believe and constantly guard against evil. For them are Glad Tidings in this life and in the Hereafter; No change can there be in the Words of Allah, This is indeed the supreme felicity” [The Qur’an 10:62-64]
6. Therefore, be a good Muslim and you will be one of them.
7. Allah (Glory be to Him) says: “Those who obey Allah and the Messenger. Are with those who are blessed by Allah, Of the prophets, the (sincere) believers, the martyrs and the righteous (doers of good). And how excellent a company are they!” [The Qur’an 4:69]
8. On top of “Allah’s Friends” are His Noble Prophets.
9. And among them too are the true and sincere followers of Prophets.
10. And Prophet Muhammad’s companions and wives (Mothers of the Faithful).
11. The best of his companions are the Ten who were mentioned by name by Prophet Muhammad – Salla ‘Allahu alaihi wa sallam – as those who will be in Paradise.
12. These chosen companions are distinguished and known for their precedence, firmness and sacrifice in Islam.
13. On top of these Ten are the four righteous Caliphs (Khalifas) who were chosen by Muslims to rule the Muslim state after Prophet Muhammad – Salla ‘Allahu alaihi wa sallam – They are (in their caliphate order);
1. Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (The sincere believer) (d. 13 AH)
2. ‘Umaru Ibnul _Khattab (d. 23 AH)
3. ‘Uthmanu bnu Affan, (d. 35 AH)
4. ‘Aliy-yu bnu ‘Abi Talib. (d. 40 AH)
14. The rest of the Ten are: Az Zubayr ibn Al-Awwam, Sa‘d ibn Abi Waqqas, Talhatu ibn ‘Ubaydillah, ‘Abdurrahman ibn ‘Awf, ‘Abu ‘Ubaidah ‘Amru ibn Al-Jarrah and Sa‘eed ibn Zayd. (May Allah be pleased with them and with all other companions).

CHAPTER 25
ISLAMlC MORALS

1. A Muslim always speaks the truth, he never tells lies.
2. A Muslim is true to his word, not treacherous, honest, does not betray.
3. A Muslim does not speak badly of other Muslims behind their backs.
4. A Muslim is courageous, not cowardly.
5. A Muslim is very enduring in situations of defending the truth, bold in saying the truth.
6. A Muslim is just with others, even against himself; does not transgress others’ rights; also, does not accept to be treated unjustly by anyone; he is strong and does not accept to be humiliated by anybody.
7. A Muslim consults about all of his affairs, and (after that) puts himself in Allah’s hands.
8. A Muslim performs his work as perfectly as he can.
9. A Muslim is modest, merciful, does good and enjoins it, abstains from evil and forbids it.
10. A Muslim strives and fights for the victory of Allah’s cause, and for His Deen (religion) to spread.
11. A Muslim woman wears her Islamic dress which must cover the whole of her body, in front of any stranger (whom she can marry).

CHAPTER 26
AD‘IYA
(SPECIAL SUPPLICATIONS)

1. Before you start eating or drinking, say: (bismillahi) meaning: “(I start) in the name of Allah”.
2. Eat with your right hand.
3. When you finish eating or drinking, say: (al-humdu lillah) meaning: “All praise is due to Allah”.
4. When you meet any brother in Islam, shake hands with him, smile at him, and greet him, saying: (as-salamu alaykum wa rahmatul-lahi), meaning “Peace be upon you and Allah’s mercy”.
5. And when a Muslim brother greets ye first, answer his greeting by saying: (wa ‘alaykumu s-salamu wa rahmatul-lahi wa barakatuh) which means: “And upon you (too) be the peace, and the mercy of Allah, and His blessings”.
6. When you see the dawn breaking or the fall of evening, say: (Asbahna (or Amsayna) ‘ala fitratil-Islam) “We enter the morning (or evening) with our Islamic nature pure”. (Wa kalimatul Ikhlas), and with the statement of sincere faith”. (Wa deeni nabiy-yina Muhammad) “Adhering to the Path of our Prophet Muhammad”. (Wa millati abina Ibrahima hanifan musliman) “And to the Path of our father Abraham, true in faith, a Muslim’ (Wa maa ’ana minal mushrikina) “And, certainly, I am not a polytheist”.
7. When you see the new moon, say: (Hilala Khayrin wa rushdin) “(You be) a moon of goodness and straight forwardness”, (Allahumma ahillahu ‘alayna bilyumni wal Iman) “Allah ! Make it dawn on us with blessing and belief”. (Was-salamati wal-Islam) “And with safety, and submission!”
8. When you visit a sick person, say: (Bismillah)”In the name of Allah” (Allahumma Adh-hibil ba’s rab-ban-nasi) “O Allah! Take harm away, Lord of mankind!” (Allahumma ishfi wa ‘antash-shafi) “O Allah Heal (him) ! Your are (really) the healer,” (la shifa ’illa shifa’uka) “(In fact) there is no healing but the healing you give. “ (Shifa’an la yughadiru saqaman) “Grant recovery that leaves no ailment behind!”
9. When you enter the mosque say: (bismillah “In the name of Allah” (Was-salatu was-salamu ‘ala rasulillahi) “ Blessings and peace be upon Allah’s Messenger.” (Allahumma ‘ighfir li dhunubi) “O Allah ! Forgive me my sins, “(wa ftah li abwaba rahmatika) “And open for me the gates of your mercy”
10. When you go out of the mosque, say the same, but, instead of the last portion, say:
11. (wa ftah li abwaba fadlika) “And open for me the gates of your grace!”
12. When you go to your home, say: (Al-hamdu lil-lahil allathi ’at‘amana wa saqana wa ’aawana) “Praise be to Allah Who provides us with food, drink and shelter!”. (Fakam miman la kafiya lahu wala mu’wiya) “So many are there who have none giving them provision or shelter.” Repeat whenever you can, these favorite phrases of glorification,
13. (Subhanallah) “Glory be to Allah.!”.
14. (Walhamdulillah) “Praise be to Allah !”.
15. (Wa la’ilaha,illal-laah) “No (true) god except Allah
16. (Wallahu akbar) “Allah is the Greatest !”
17. (Wa la hawla wa la quwwata ’illa bil-lahi) ‘There is no power nor strength save by Allah !”.
18. Also, repeatedly send your prayers of blessings to Prophet Muhammad – Salla ‘Allahu alaihi wa sallam –, particularly when you hear his name uttered, or when you utter it; you will say: (Sallal-lahu alaihi wa sallama) “May Allah give him blessings and peace!”

CHAPTER 27
MUSLIM WOMAN

1. Women in Islam are the sisters of men.
2. She, just as man, is created by Allah.
3. Thus, she is invited to become Muslim.
4. She is commanded to have belief in Allah, obedience and love to Him.
5. Also, she must believe in the message of Prophet Muhammad – Sallal-lahu ‘alayhi wasallam.
6. Commanded to fulfill Salat, Siyam, Zakat and Hajj in worship to Allah.
7. Required to follow the Shari‘ah (Law) of Allah, exactly as man.
8. To bring up her children on the bases of Islam and its good morals, and to protect them.
9. She puts on full dress which covers all of her body in the presence of strangers.
10. When in her period (of menstruation or confinement) she abstains from praying, fasting, reciting The Quran, and remaining in mosques.
11. When her period expires, she must have Ghusl (Taking a bath), and make up for fasting, not for prayers.
12. She is exempted from attending Salat Al-Jumu`ah (Friday congragation Prayer )
13. She is not permitted to marry a non Muslim ( Christian ,Jew or atheist ) unless he announcees his faithful embrace of Islam .

Appendix 1
(Chapters from The Quran)

Surat Al-Fatihah

1. Bismil-lahi r-rahmani r-rahim(i)
2. ’Al-hamdu lil-lahi rabbil-‘aalameen(a)
3. ‘Ar-rahmanir r-rahim(i)
4. Maliki yawmid-deen(i)
5. lyyaka na‘budu wa Iyyaka nasta‘in(u)
6. Ihdina s-sirata l-mustaqeem(a)
7. Siratal-ladhina ’an‘amta ‘alayhim, ghayril-magdhoobi ‘alayhim waladdaal-leen(a)

1. In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
2. Praise be to Allah the Cherisher and Sustainer of the Worlds.
3. Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
4. Master of the Day of Judgement.
5. You (alone) do we worship, and Your aid we seek
6. Show us the straight way!
7. The way of those on whom You have bestowed Your Grace, those whose portion is not wrath and who do not go astray.

Surat Al-‘Asr (Time through Ages) - 103

Bismil-lahi r-rahmani r-rahim(i)

1. Wal-‘asr(i)
2. Innal-’insana lafee khusr(in)
3. ’lllal-ladhina ’aamanoo wa ‘amilus-saalihati
4. Wa tawasaw bil-haqqi wa tawasaw bis-sabr(i)

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

1. By (the token of) time (through the ages)
2. Verily man is in loss,
3. Except those who have faith, and do righteous deeds
4. and join together in mutual teaching of truth and of constant patience [The Qur’an 103]

Surat Al-Ikhlas (Purity of Faith) - 112

Bismil-lahir rahmani r-rahim(i)

1. Qul huwa l-lahu ahad (un)
2. ’Al-lahus-samad(u)
3. Lam yalid wa lam yulad
4. Wa lam yakun lahu kufuwan ’ahad(un)

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

1. Say: He is Allah, the One and the Only,

2. Allah, the Eternal, the Absolute;

3. He begets not, nor is He begotten;

4. And there is none like unto Him

 Surat Al-Kawthar (Abundance) - 108

Bismil-lahir rahmanir rahim(i)

1. ’Inna ’a‘taynakal-kawthar(a)
2. Fa salli li rabbika wanhar
3. Inna shani’uka huwal-’abtar(u)

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

1. To you have we granted the Fount (of Abundance)
2. Therefore to your Lord turn in Prayer and Sacrifice.
3. For who hates you, he will be cut off (from future hope).

Surat Al-Falaq (The Dawn) - 113

Bismi l-lahi r-rahmani r-rahim(i))

1. Qul ’a‘udhu bi rabbil -falaq(i)
2. Min sharri ma khalaq(a)
3. Wa min sharri ghasiqin ’idha wa qab(a)
4. Wa min sharrin-naf-fathati fil-uqad(i)
5. Wa min sharri hasidin idha hasad(a)

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

1. Say: I seek refuge with the Lord of the Dawn,
2. From the mischief of created things;
3. And from the mischief of darkness as it overspreads;
4. And from the mischief of those who practice secret arts;
5. And from the mischief of the envious one as he practices envy.

Surat An-Nas (Mankind) - 114

(Bismil-lahir rahmanir-rahim(i))

1. Qul ’a‘udhu bi rabbin-nas(i)
2. Maliki n-nas(i)
3. ilahi n-nas(i)
4. Min sharri l-waswasi l-khannas(i)
5. ’Alladhi yuwaswisu fi sudurin-nas(i)
6. Minal-jinnati wa n-nas(i)

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

1. Say: I seek refuge with the Lord and Cherisher of Mankind,
2. The King (or Ruler) of Mankind,
3. The (True) god of Mankind,
4. From the mischief of the Whisperer (of Evil), who withdraws (after his whisper),
5. The same) who whispers into the hearts of Mankind
6. Among Jinn kind, and Mankind.

Appendix 2
AT-TASH-SHAHHUD (Witnessing)

AT-TASHAHHUD

1. (at-tahiyyatu li-lahi) (was-salawatu) (wat-tayibatu)
2. (’As-salamu ‘alayka) (’ay-yuhan-nabiyyu) (wa rahmatul-lahi) (wa barakatuhu)
3. (’As-salamu ‘alayna)(wa ‘ala ‘ibadil-lahi s-salihinah)
4. (’Ash-hadu ‘al-laa ’ilaha ’illal-lahu)
5. (wa ’ash-hadu ’anna Muhammadan)(‘Abduhu wa rasuluhu)

1. All reverence is due to Allah, and (all) worship, and (all) good,
2. Peace be upon you, o Prophet!, and the mercy of Allah, and His blessings.
3. Peace be upon us all, and upon the righteous servants of Allah,
4. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah,
5. And I bear witness that Muhammad, is His servant and His Messenger.

Prayers for Abraham (after At-Tashahhud)

1. ’Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad
2. Wa ‘ala ’aali Muhammad
3. Kama sallayta ‘ala ’Ibrahim
4. Wa ‘ala ’aali Ibrahim
5. Wa barik ‘ala Muhammad
6. Wa ‘ala ’ali Muhammad
7. Kama barakta ‘ala ’Ibrahim
8. Wa ‘ala ’ali Ibrahim
9. Fil ‘aalamina
10. ’In-naka hamidun majeed

1. Allah! Send Your grace on Muhammad
2. And on the Family of Muhammad
3. As you have sent your grace on Ibrahim
4. And on the Family of Ibrahim
5. And send your blessings on Muhammad
6. And on the Family of Muhammad.
7. As you have blessed Ibrahim.
8. And the Family of Ibrahim.
9. In this world and in the Hereafter
10. Verily, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.