Treasure from the Treasures of Paradise | Daar Us-Sunnah

Discover the Treasure from the Treasures of Paradise with knowledgeable guidance from Shaykh Abdul Razzaq ibn Abdul Muhsin Al-Badr. In accordance with the words of Allah, those who remember Him frequently will be granted forgiveness and a splendid reward, as stated in Al-Ahzab, 35. Allah also commands believers to remember Him abundantly and glorify Him in the morning and evening, as stated in Al-Ahzab, 41.

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• Shaykh Abdur Razaaq Bin Abdul Muhsin Al Badr

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Treasure from the Treasures of Paradise Shaykh Abdul Razzāq ibn 'Abdul Muhsin al-Badr
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CONTENT INTRODUCTION CHAPTER ONE The Understanding of the Word 'Hawqala' CHAPTER TWO The Virtues of La Hawla wa la Quwwata illa Billah CHAPTER THREE The Creedal Implications of La Hawla wa la Quwwata illa Billah CHAPTER FOUR Some Misunderstandings of the meaning of the Hawqalah 9 15 20 29 22 45
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INTRODUCTION With the Name of Allah, the All-Merciful, the Most Merciful All praises are due to Allāh, the Lord of the Universe, we seek His Guidance, and there is no might or power except with Him. Making dhikr (remembrance of Allāh) has a high place in the religion of Islām and a lofty status in the souls of the believers, for it is from the greatest and best acts of obedience. It has enumerable fruits and benefits for this life and the next. The Qur'an and Sunnah are filled with proofs of the great sta- tus of dhikr and its many benefits for those who are steadfast in performing it. Allah said, )) يَايُّهَا الَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا اذْكُرُوا اللَّهَ ذِكْرًا كَثِيرًا وَسَبِّحُوهُ بُكْرَةً وَأَصِيلًا لله هُوَ الَّذِي يُصَلِّي عَلَيْكُمْ وَمَلَكَتُهُ لِيُخْرِجَكُم مِنَ الظُّلُمَاتِ إِلَى النُّورِ وَكَانَ بِالْمُؤْمِنِينَ رَحِيمًا لله تحيَّتهم يوم يلْقَونَهُ سَلَمُ وَأَعَدَّهُمْ أَجْرًا كَرِيمَا (٤٤٥ 9
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Treasure from the Treasures of Paradise Shaykh 'Abdul Razzaq ibn 'Abdul Muḥsin al-Badr Allah, The Most High, Said, "The men who remember Allah often and the women who do so - for them Allah has prepared forgiveness and a great reward." [Al-Ahzab, 35] He also said, "O you who have believed, remember Allāh with much remembrance, And exalt Him morning and afternoon..." [Al-Ahzab, 41] Al-Bukhari recorded a report from Abu Musa al-Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) who narrated that the Messenger of Allah said, "The example of a person who makes dhikr of his Lord and a person who does not, is like that of a living and a dead person." Making dhikr (remembrance of Allah) has a lofty place in the Dīn of Islam and is inherently inscribed in the souls of the believers; for it is from the greatest acts of worship and provides enumerable fruits and benefits in this life and the next. Dhikr is distinguished with many virtues through its perfect meanings, beautiful phrasings and comprehensiveness that contains depth of meaning and incorporating all types of goodness. Its wordings are concise while reflecting great reward, is easy to remember and pronounce possessing tangible effects on the body and soul. From such great adhkar the Prophetused to consistently make and encourage others regarding it, is the Hawqala, or the saying of 'La Hawla wa la Quwwata illa Billah'. This remembrance has merits and virtues none but Allah fully encompasses - the meanings and implications of which, lead to certainty and solace through strengthening ones' faith and connection with Allah. This special dhikr is of such importance that the author (may Allah preserve him) saw the need to single it out in this short treatise, entitling it, "The Hawqala: Its meanings, virtues, and creedal implications". It is hoped Muslims will focus their efforts in meaningfully utilising this phrase and making it a regular feature of their every day lives, along with other types of remembrances of Allāh. السنة Visit us www.darassunnah.com ISBN-13: 978-1-904336-42-6 ISBN-10: 1-904336-42-6 Där as-Sunnah Publishers P.O. Box 9818, Birmingham, B11 4WA, United Kingdom. E-mail: info@darassunnah.com www.darassunnah.com Copyright by Dār as-Sunnah Publishers 9781904 336426" Price: UK £4.00 | US $8.00