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Contents Introduction i About the book vii Amatullah Khurshid Memorial Fund ix Foreword xi Publishers’ Note xv Friday First Rak‘ah of the Friday Fajr Prayer 3 Importance of Surah Bani Isra’il 5 Second Rak‘ah of the Friday Fajr Prayer 25 Importance of Surah al-Kahf 27 First Rak‘ah of the Friday Maghrib Prayer 53 Importance of Surah al-Fil 55 Second Rak‘ah of Friday Maghrib Prayer 65 Importance of Surah Quraish 67 First Rak‘ah of Friday, Second Rak‘ah of Wednesday and First Rak‘ah of Thursday ‘Isha’ Prayer 77 Importance of Surah Ad-Duha 79 Second Rak‘ah of Friday ‘Isha’ Prayer 93 Importance of Surah at-Tin 95 Saturday First Rak‘ah of the Saturday Fajr Prayer 113 Importance of Surah al-Baqarah 115 Second Rak‘ah of the Saturday Fajr Prayer 151 Importance of Surah al-Baqarah 153 First Rak‘ah of Maghrib Prayer on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 181 Importance of Surah al-Falaq 183 Second Rak‘ah of Maghrib Prayer on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 193 Importance of Surah an-Nas 195 First Rak‘ah of Saturday ‘Isha’Prayer 205 Second Rak‘ah of Saturday ‘Isha’Prayer 207 Sunday First Rak‘ah of Wednesday and Sunday Fajr Prayer 211 Importance of Surah al-Kahf 213 Second Rak‘ah of Sunday and Wednesday Fajr Prayer 223 Importance of Surah al-Kahf 225 First Rak‘ah of Sundy Maghrib Prayer 237 Second Rak‘ah of Sunday Maghrib Prayer 239 First Rak‘ah of Sunday ‘Isha’ Prayer 241 Importance of Surah Ha Mim as-Sajdah 243 Second Rak‘ah of Sunday ‘Isha’ Prayer 251 Importance of Surah Ha Mim as-Sajdah 253 Monday First Rak‘ah of Monday and Thursday Fajr Prayers 263 Importance of Surah al-Baqarah 265 Second Rak‘ah of Monday and Thursday Fajr Prayer 285 Importance of Surah Al-e-‘Imran 287 First Rak‘ah of Maghrib Prayer on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 299 Second Rak‘ah of Maghrib Prayer on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 301 First Rak‘ah of Monday ‘Isha’ Prayer 303 Importance of Surah al-Hashr 305 Second Rak‘ah of Monday ‘Isha’ Prayer 315 Importance of Surah al-Hashr 317 Tuesday First Rak‘ah of Tuesday Fajr Prayer 329 Importance of Surah al-Baqarah 331 Second Rak‘ah of Tuesday Fajr Prayer 367 Importance of Surah Al-e-`Imran 369 First Rak‘ah of Tuesday Maghrib Prayer 383 Importance of Surah al-Kafirun 385 Second Rak‘ah of Tuesday Maghrib Prayer 395 Importance of Surah an-Nasr 397 First Rak‘ah of Tuesday ‘Isha’ Prayer 405 Importance of Surah Az-Zilzal 407 Second Rak‘ah of Tuesday ‘Isha’ Prayer 419 Importance of Surah at- Takathur 421 Wednesday First Rak‘ah of Wednesday and Sunday Fajr Prayer 435 Second Rak‘ah of Sunday and Wednesday Fajr Prayer 437 First Rak‘ah of Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Maghrib Prayer 439 Second Rak‘ah of Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Maghrib Prayer 441 First Rak‘ah of Wednesday ‘Isha’ Prayer 443 Importance of Surah Ash-Shams 445 First Rak‘ah of Friday, Second Rak‘ah of Wednesday and First Rak‘ah of Thursday ‘Isha’ Prayer 459 Thursday First Rak‘ah of Monday and Thursday Fajr Prayers 463 Second Rak‘ah of Monday and Thursday Fajr Prayer 465 First Rak‘ah of Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Maghrib Prayer 467 Second Rak‘ah of Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Maghrib Prayer 469 First Rak‘ah of Friday, Second Rak‘ah of Wednesday and First Rak‘ah of Thursday ‘Isha’ Prayer 471 Second Ra‘kah of Thursday ‘Isha’ Prayer 473 Importance of Surah al-Inshirah 475 Friday and Eid Prayer First Rak‘ah of the Friday Prayer, Eid Prayer 487 Importance of Surah al- A‘la 489 Second Rak‘ah of Friday and Eid Prayer 509 Importance of Surah al-Ghashiyah 511 Salat Tilawat Schedule with Arabic sĞƌƐĞƐ 529 Introduction 1 It was reported in Al-Fazl International weekly that Hadrat Khalifatul Masih V (May Allah strengthen him with His Mighty Hand) generally recites a certain set of verses and chapters of the Holy Qur’an while leading the congregational Salat. It should also be mentioned that Hadrat Khalifatul Masih III and IV (May Allah have mercy on them) had a set routine to recite certain verses of the Holy Qur’an during the Salat. The Khulafa’ of the as Promised Messiah chose these verses during their blessed period, in accordance with the wishes of our God and to address the needs and demands of the time. Therefore, people should recite these verses in their Salat as many times as possible. May Allah enable us all to do so, Amin. The subject matter covered in the verses and chapters that are recited by Hadrat Khalifatul Masih V (May Allah strengthen him with His Mighty Hand) are diverse and thought-provoking. While reflecting on these, it appears that raising the standard of worship in order to achieve one’s true spiritual potential is a strong theme of these 1 th nd Adapted from Al-Fazl International Weekly, London 16 to 22 of July 2010 i blessed words. To believe and to perform good deeds is not without challenges; persecution by non-believers is one of the difficulties faced by believers. The people of the Cave suffered atrocious persecution for their belief in the Unity of God and during their long period of suffering resorted to sincere prayers to beseech for Allah’s help. An account of the people of elephants is given to remind believers that Allah the Exalted helps those who work to safeguard His religion. Allah the Exalted helped the custodians of the Ka‘bah and protected the Holy Ka‘bah from the attack of a powerful, well equipped army by employing small insignificant birds who eventually led to the complete destruction of the aggressors. For the believers there is reassurance that their fear will be allayed and security will be granted to them. A promise of ultimate success of the believers is associated with strong Divine commandments to safeguard the welfare of the weaker segments of society such as orphans and deprived. Believers are enjoined to relay the bounties of their God to others. The attention of believers is drawn to the great migrations of the past Prophets as a result of bitter persecution that ultimately led to the success of the Divine missions. It is emphasised that humans are Allah’s best creations and they ii have been given a choice to act in a way so that they can either progress to spiritual heights or can end up as the worst of the worst. Allah the Exalted is best of all Judges and believers are enjoined to do good deeds. A detailed description of good deeds is given and the concept of believers, non-believers and hypocrites are introduced. Allah the Exalted has promised a fitting punishment for the Hypocrites. Believers are taught prayers to seek protection against discord, jealousy and evil speculations whilst drawing their attention to God’s attributes which are magnificent, manifold and all-encompassing. It is explained that the rejection of Divine Prophets is a heinous act and will be punished severely. While those who will accept the message of the prophets, believe in God and do good deeds will be duly rewarded. They will be granted vital blessings of composure, tranquillity and peace of mind. Believers are enjoined to follow the commandment of “we hear and we obey” and are taught prayers to seek Allah’s forgiveness for their shortcomings. The believer is encouraged to seek “the good end” of being with the righteous in the next world. It is explained that each soul will have to be accounted for their deeds and the Holy Qur’an is the ultimate Guide book for the believers. It is explained that the Holy Qur’an is the word of God Who has all the best attributes and beautiful names and subject ii i
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