The Smile And Tears Of Nabi ﷺ Part 21

Main Topic

Seeking forgiveness from Allah Ta'ala and His creation, fulfilling rights, and maximizing the blessed odd nights of Ramadaan with high spiritual resolve.

Key Lessons

• Nabi Karim Sallallahu alayhi wasallam made excessive dua at Arafat and Muzdalifah for the mercy and forgiveness of the entire Ummah.
• Forgiveness from Allah requires addressing Hukukul Ibad (rights of people); oppression (Zulm) includes usurping someone's wealth, time, or honor.
• Catching up on missed (Qaza) Salah is simplified by performing one Farz Qaza alongside each daily obligatory prayer.
• When seeking forgiveness from others, one must display genuine humility and sincerity rather than defensive pride.
• Laylatul Qadr should be sought across all five odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadaan through Tahajjud, Quran recitation, and dua.
• A true believer harbors a longing to meet Allah Ta'ala and strives to prioritize the Aakhirah over worldly concerns.

Quranic/Hadith References

• Hadith of Sayyiduna Abbas bin Mardas (RA) regarding the Prophet's (Sallallahu alayhi wasallam) dua at Arafat and Muzdalifah for the Ummah.
• Hadith regarding allocating time for reciting Durood Sharif upon Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wasallam.
• Quranic principle of repentance: "Wa inni laghaffarul liman taab..." (Doubtlessly, I am Most Forgiving to the one who repents).
• Hadith: "Whoever loves to meet Allah, Allah loves to meet him."
• Sunnah Dua for Laylatul Qadr: "Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu 'anni".

Practical Advice

• Aim to recite a minimum of 300 Durood Sharif daily as a regular practice of gratitude.
• Perform one missed Farz prayer along with every daily Farz prayer to systematically complete outstanding Qaza Salah.
• If backbiting (Ghibat) occurred without the person's knowledge, set the record straight with those who heard it and repent to Allah rather than causing hurt by informing the individual.
• Utilize every odd night in Ramadaan for extra worship and Tahajjud, avoiding distraction over specific external signs.