Supplication (duaa)we will continue our talk about supplication (duaa) Things to Avoid While Making Duaa 1. Don’t go beyond limits What it means is asking Allah for things He has forbidden. For example, while it is fine to pray to Allah to marry someone, it is forbidden to ask Allah to give you a girl friend or a boy friend, or to win a lottery. *2. Not expecting an answer A Muslim should hope that Allah will answer His duaa as Allah is Merciful to His slaves and powerful to grant them their wishes. 3. To ask for things of this world only in duaa Think about it, what is greater, this world or the hereafter? For a true believer, it is obvious that what Allah has prepared in the life to come is greater. Therefore, a Muslim who understands this point will ask Allah for the blessings of the Hereafter as well. 4. To address Allah with improper Names Remember this simple rule: do not address Allah or use any Name of Allah that is not from the Quran or Sunnah. Addressing Allah with words like “Big Guy.” 5. Do not make duaa against yourself or your family and do not curse others. A point to remember, as a person may pray against a family member or even himself in a fit of rage and start cursing. 6. Do not pray for your death Your life is Allah’s gift to you, do not ask Allah to take it away Preferred Times When Duaa Is Likely to Be Accepted Duaa can be made at any time, but it is more likely to be accepted at the following times. 1.duaa in the last third of the night Allah informs us in the Quran describing the believers, “and they seek forgiveness from their Lord in the hours of the dawn.” (Quran 51:18) How do you calculate the last third of the night? The night extends from the time of sunset till the time for Fajr begins. For example, say sunset is at 5pm and Fajr for next day starts at 5am. The……

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The Explanation of Surah al-Falaq In this surah, we will discuss the explanation of Surah al-Falaq and getting to understand their meanings verse by verse.Surah al-Falaq is the second last chapter of the Quran. Both this surah and Surah an-Naas are man’s best protection against evil. It is also good to frequently recite them in salah. It is also recommended to say them after each obligatory prayer and before going to sleep at night . *Translation** verse (1):* Say, “I seek refuge in the Lord of daybreak* verse (2):* From the evil of that which He created* verse (3):* And from the evil of darkness when it settles* verse (4):* And from the evil of the blowers in knots* verse (5):* And from the evil of an envier when he envies.” * Explanation (1) Say – O Prophet – I take the protection of the Lord of dawn. (2) From the evil of every created being and its harm. (3) And from the evil of deep darkness when it settles and the creatures of the night. (4) From the evil of sorceresses who blow on knots to cast spells. (5) And from the evil of the envious when he envies people for Allah’s gifts, wishing they be taken away, and desiring to hurt people.In the next lesson, we will discuss the explanantion of Surah an-NaasTill next time, I hope you are enjoying learning about Islam

🔘 What is the Islamic ruling on alcohol and drugs❓ 🥂🍾💉 Islam, our beautiful religion, provides us guidance about drugs and alcohol.Islam views drugs and alcohol in the category of prohibited and forbidden.👉 Any amount of drugs or alcohol is forbidden to use. Taking even a little wine for social drinking is totally forbidden. Once developed, the habit of drinking in small amounts soon develops into an addiction.🔹 Allah has forbidden drugs and drinks in the Quran: *O you who have believed, indeed, intoxicants, gambling, [sacrificing on] stone alters [to other than Allah], and divining arrows are but defilement from the work of Satan, so avoid it that you may be successful. Satan only wants to cause between you animosity and hatred through intoxicants and gambling and to avert you from the remembrance of Allah and from prayer.