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* These are best recited after the ritual mid-day prayer.
Day 1
O God, be pleased with my fast, in this month, as Thou gives credit
to those who over-serve the fast; and [be pleased with] my special night
prayers in this month, as Thou gives credit to those who pray in the night;
direct me to be on guard and pay attention to free myself from the lethargy
of forgetfulness; O God of the worlds overlook my wrong-doings, and grant
amnesty to me, O He who shows sympathy to wrongdoers.
O God, let me come nearer to Thy benevolence in this month; let
me be far from Thy displeasure and contempt; let me grow used to the recitation
of Thy verses of the Qur’an, through Thy mercy, O Most Merciful of the
merciful.
O God, keep me alive in this month in a state of alertness and
watchfulness; and keep me away from impudence and cynicism; let me share
everything good there is in this month which is in plenty, O Most Beneficent
of the beneficent.
O God, make me stronger to carry out Thy commands in this month,
let me taste the sweetness of Thy praise, put me in the mood of giving
thanks to Thee, and protect me with Thy most reliable cover, O Most Discerning
Perceiver.
O God, let me be in this month from among those who turn repentant
and ask forgiveness for their sins; let me be from among those who do good
and obey; let me be from among those who are Thy close friends, through
Thy kindness, O Most Merciful of the merciful.
O God, do not leave me helpless in the lurch during this month
because of my transgressions, as a forsaken soul exposed to loss; do not
let the whipping crack my back; remove and chase away from me the causes
and reasons that bring down Thy displeasure instead of bringing in Thy
bounties and favors, O ultimate Beloved of those who ardently desire.
O God, assist me in this month to observe fast in its days and
worship Thee in its nights; restrain me from indulging in frivolities and
transgressing the divine laws; keep me alive praising Thee day in and day
out through Thy guidance and grace, O Guide of those who go astray.
O God, keep me alive in this month wrapped in the compassion of
orphans; provide me wholesome meals; and let me show forth myself as a
true Muslim to spread Islam; let me move in the company of noble-minded
persons, through Thy power, O Ultimate Repose of those who long for
safety.
O God, give me in this month a large share from Thy boundless
Mercy, let me keep to the right way that leads on to Thy evident clear
Signs, and for the sake of Thy love and kindness direct my behavior, from
every angle, unto that which pleases Thee, O Ultimate Hope of those who
eagerly desire fulfillment.
O God, in this month let me be among those who rely on Thee, let
me be among those who succeed in Thy way, let me be among those who are
allowed nearness to Thee as a favor, O Last Resort of those who are needy.
O God, show love to me in this month by bestowing favors, inspire
me with aversion to that which corrupts my morals or lures me to sins,
and through Thy help defend me by granting immunity from penalty and flames
of the Fire, O Helper of those who cry for help.
O God, in this month beautify me with the adornments of modesty
and chastity, let contentment and satisfaction be my daily wear, let me
adhere to justice and fairness in my dealings, and keep me safe from all
that which terrifies me, through Thy support, O Supporter of the frightened.
O God, remove from me in this month the impurities of immorality
and the tendency to turn from good with disgust; let me be calm and composed
in the face of events and accidents that have to happen; let me attach
myself to piety and make friends with the pious, through Thy assistance,
O Joy to the eye of the docile.
O God, do not let indecision and confusion take hold of me in this month, nor errors and lapses get the better of me, nor let misfortune and disaster make me its target, through Thy power, O Empowerer of those who willingly submit to Him.
O God, keep me alive in this month in the obedience of the submissive; instill in my heart the repentance of those who humble themselves before Thee to obtain Thy protection; through Thy sanctuary, O Security for the terrified.
O God, associate me in this month with the alliance of the pious, disconnect me from the hegemony of the mischief-makers, and through Thy mercy welcome me with open arms in the promised land of secure dwelling, through Thy divinity, O God of the worlds.
O God, guide me to do good deeds in this month; take a favorable decision in the matter of my needs and desires, O He Who needs no explanation or request, O He Who is aware of that which in the hearts of the worlds.
O God, keep me awake in this month to obtain the blessings of its mornings; enlighten my heart with the rays of its bright lights; let me follow its traditions, through Thy Light, O Light of the hearts of those with gnosis.
O God, multiply my share in this month on account of its abundant blessings, make easy and smooth my means and ways to reach its mercy and bounties, and do not prevent from getting its good, O Guide to the clear truth.
O God, open the doors of peaceful sanctuary for me in this month, and shut all the doors of the consuming confusion; let me recite the Qur’an regularly, O Installer of tranquillity into the hearts of the faithful.
O God, in this month show the way to Thy approval. Do not let Satan attract my attention unto his ways and means. Lead me to the blissful resting abode - Paradise, O Gratifier of the desires of the seekers of fulfillment.
O God, throw open the doors of Thy generosity for me in this month, and make available to me multiple blessings. Keep me attached to that which obtains Thy pleasure. Allot a place for me in the middle of Paradise. O Hearer of the cries of the distressed.
O God, cleanse me of immorality and remove my shortcomings in this month. Look into my sincerity and judge the god-fearing in my heart. O Over-looker of the lapses of the wrongdoers.
O God, I ask Thee in this month for that which pleases Thee.
I take refuge with Thee from that for which Thou may treat me with contempt.
I beseech Thee to arrange my life so that I obey Thee and never break or
tamper with Thy laws, O Generous to the beseecher’s.
O God, grant me in this month to love Thy friends, hate Thy enemies,
and follow the example of the last of Thy prophets, O Keeper of the
heart of the Prophets impeccable.
O God, render my efforts made in this month worthy of appreciation,
my sins forgivable, my deeds acceptable, and my shortcomings coverable,
O Best of the hearers.
O God, make available for me the blessings of the Night of the
Decree; render my affairs easy to deal with and not difficult and
cumbersome; take into consideration my apologies, and unburden my back
from the heavy load of wrong-doings, O Merciful with the righteous servants.
O God, increase my satisfaction in this month with supererogatory
prayer; be kindly in disposing of my affairs in my interest; let me be
near to my means to approach Thee among all means, O He Who is not preoccupied
with the demands of beseechers.
O God, draw near to Thee mercy in this month, and enwrap me with
it; keep me alive, attached with guidance, having a clear conscience; cleanse
my heart from the vulgarity of making false accusations; O He Who treats
the faithful servants mercifully.
O God, render my fasts observed in this month worthy of appreciation
and acceptance, and a medium to obtain Thy pleasure and the pleasure of
Thy Messenger. Let the branches acquire strength from the roots for
the sake of our chief, Muhammad, and his pure family. Praise be to
Allah, the Lord of the worlds.
O my Ultimate Sanctuary when troubles surround me. O my
Last Hope when difficulties trouble me. Unto Thee I turn, before
Thee I stand to get help, with Thee I take refuge - apart from Thee, there
is no refuge; I do not seek joy after sorrow from anyone save Thee, so
come to my help and free me from cares. O He who accepts even the
smallest [effort] but excuses from restrictions, accept whatever
little there is and release from hardships frequently. Verily Thou
art Oft-Forgiving, Merciful.
O my means in my troubles. O my Companion in my difficulties,
O my Guardian in my happiness, O the Ultimate of my inclinations.
Thou covereth up my shortcomings, affordeth security in the events of crisis
and fearful disasters, therefore overlook my transgressions, O Most Merciful
of the merciful.
O God, for Thee I fast, and with the food Thou giveth me I break
the fast, and I rely on Thee.
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