| The ruling on repetition of some Dhikr after Maghrib and Fajr Prayers Q: What is the ruling on saying:  "La ilaha illa Allah wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa ‘ala kulli shai’in qadir (There is no god but Allah. He is the One. He has no partner. His is the dominion and to Him Alone is the praise. He has power over all things)" | | (Part No. 26; Page No. 70) | |
ten times after Fajr (Dawn) and `Isha' (Night) Prayers?  A: It is permissible to say this Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah) ten times after Fajr (Dawn) and Maghrib (Sunset) Prayers, according to the authentic (Sahih) Hadiths reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him). Therefore, every male and female Muslim should observe saying, "La ilaha illa Allah wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa ‘ala kulli shai’in qadir." after Fajr (Dawn) and Maghrib (Sunset). However, this should be after reciting the Dhikr that should be said after the Five Obligatory Daily Prayers, for after Taslim (salutation of peace ending the Prayer), a person should ask Allah for forgiveness three times and say, "Allahumma anta Al-Salam wa minka Al-Salam, tabarakta ya dhal-jalali wal-ikram. La ilaha illa Allah wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulk wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa ‘ala kulli shai’in qadir. La hawla wala quwwata illa billah, la ilaha illa Allah, wala na`budu illa iyyah, lahul-ni`mah wa lahul-fadl, wa lahu Al-thana' al-hasan, la ilaha illa Allah, mukhlisin lahudina wa law kariha al-kafirun. Allahumma la mani`a lima 'a`tait, wa-la mu`tiya lima man`at wa-la yanf`u dhal-jad | | (Part No. 26; Page No. 71) | |
minkal-jad. (Oh Allah! You are Al-Salam (the source of peace) and from You is all peace. Blessed are You, the Possessor of Glory and Honor. There is no god but Allah. He is the only One who He has no partner. His is the Dominion and to Him Alone is all praise. He has Power over all things. There is neither might nor power except with Allah. There is no god but Allah and we do not worship but Him Alone. To Him Alone belongs all bounties, to Him Alone belongs all grace, and to Him worthy praise is accorded. There is no god but Allah, to Whom we are sincere in devotion, even though the disbelievers may detest it. O Lord! None may withhold what You have given and none may give what You have withheld and riches cannot avail a wealthy person with You."The Imam should turn his face to the people but after saying "Astaghfiru Allah (I seek Allah's Forgiveness) three times and "Allahumma anta Al-Salam wa minka Al-Salam, tabarakta ya dhal-jalali wal-ikram." This is following the example of the Prophet (peace be upon him). After Salah, the Imam may leave the gathering from either the right or left side for the Prophet (peace be upon him) did both.After any of the Five Obligatory Daily Prayers, it is Mustahab (desirable) to say “Subhan Allah [Glory be to Allah]" thirty-three times, "Al-hamdu lillah [All praise is due to Allah]" thirty-three times, and Allahu Akbar [Allah is the Greatest]" thirty-three times and complete the hundred with saying, "La ilaha illa Allah wahdahu la sharika lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-hamdu wa huwa ‘ala kulli shai’in qadir. (There is no god but Allah. He is the One. He has no partner. His is the Dominion and to Him Alone is the praise. He has power over all things)." It was authentically reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) urged people to do this and explained that it is one of the reasons for having one's sins forgiven. It is permissible for the person to recite also Ayat-ul-Kursy (the Qur’anic Verse of Allah’s Chair, Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:255), Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah Al-Nas. It is recommended to recite these Surahs three times after the Fajr (Dawn) and the Maghrib (Sunset) Prayer and before going to sleep according to the Sahih Hadith reported from the Prophet (peace be upon him). |
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