The translation to the iftar dua

Allahumma ya mu'ti-ussuwalaatAllah, O grantor of prayers

Wa ya wali ar-raghabaatCustodian of desires

Wa ya munaffisal kurubaatDispeller of worries

Wa ya kaafi al hammi wal ghammi; Ya hannaanu ya mannaan
Protector from grief and distress; The Compassionate; Bestower of blessings

Ya dhal jalaali wal ikraam
Most Glorious and Most Generous

Ya man 'aata khayra maa fee khazaa-enihil eemaana bihee qablas-sawaal
One who dispenses imaan, the most precious gift from His treasures without even being asked

Laa tamna'naa aqalla maa fee khazaa-enikal 'afwa ma'as-sawaal
Do not withhold from us forgiveness, the lease of the gifts from your treasures, when we beseech you for it

Ilaahi as-aluka an tusallee 'alaa Muhammadin wa 'alaa aali Muhammad
My God, I invoke blessings upon Muhammad and upon the progeny of Muhammad

Wa an taghfir lana wa an tarhamna wa an tu'aafeena min sakhatik
Forgive us and shower Your mercy on us, and save us from Your wrath

Wa 'an taqdhee 'annad-dayna bi rahmatik

Help us discharge our debts with Your mercy

Wa 'an tatooba 'alayna innaka antat-tawaabur raheem
Forgive us; You are the most merciful forgiver

Wa 'an taj'alanaa fee haadhal yawmi min 'utaqaa-ika, wa min tulaqaa-ika minan-naar
Place us among those who are pious and among those whom You have saved from fire

Wa 'an laa tushmit binaa 'uduwwan wa laa haasidan bi rahmatika ya arhamar raahimeen
O most merciful, with Your mercy, do not let enemies, nor the jealous rejoice on account of our misfortunes
  

Allahumma laka sumnaa wa bika aamanna wa 'alaa rizqika aftarnaa, fa taqabbal-hu minnaa
Allah, we fasted for You, and we have faith in You and it is with Your bounty (rizq) that we break our fast. So accept this fast from us.

Dhahabaz-zamaa-u  wam talaa'atil 'urooq
Thirst has vanished and body (literal: veins) is satiated

Wa baqiya ajr-u insha Allahu ta'aala
And the reward will come, if Allah wills

After Namaz Dua Translation

[ DUA AFTER MOHTO TASHA-HUD ]

- Subhaana rabbeka rabbil izzate ammaa yasefoon, wa salaanunalal mursaleen, wal hamdo lillaahe rabbil aalameen, watabaa rakallaaho ahsanulkhaaleqeen, wa laa hawla wa laa quvwata illaa billaahilaliyil azeem. Rabbanaa taqabbal minnaa salaatanaa wa. duaa-anaa yaa rebbanaayaa mawlaanaa innaka antas samiul aleem. Wa laa tadhrib behimaa wujoohanaa yaa ilaahal aalameen, wa yaa khairan naasereen berahmateka yaa arhama raahemeen. Allaa humma salle alaa Muhammadin wa alaa a ale Muhamaadin wa baarik wa sallim. 

- Peace and kindness and blessings of Allah be upon you. 0 Muhammad glory to your Lord, the Almighty whose attributes are un describable. Our salutations to all the apostles and all praises to Allah, the Sustainer of all the Universes and the most exquisite Creator. There is no power except that of Allah, the Mighty, the Great. 0 Lord accept our prayers and our supplications because Thou hearest us and knowest us. Do not reject our prayers 0 Sustainer of the Universes and do not deny us help 0 the Greatest of Helpers. We seek Thy blessings because Thou art most Merciful.
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[ TAQARRUB ]

- Alla humma salli alaa Muhaaadin wa alaa ale Mohamadin wa barek wasallim. Allaa humma innee ataqar-rabo ilaika beka wa be mavlaanaa Muhammadinil Mustafaa nabiyyika wa be mavlaanaa Aliyinil Murtazaa asaasil imaamate wa wasiyyihee wa waliyyika wa be mavlaatenaa Faatemataz Zahraa-e binte Nabiyyika wa mavlaanal Hasane wa mavlaanal Huseinel lmaamaine sibtay nabiyyika wa mavlaanaa Aliyibnil Husein Zainil Aabedeen, wa mavlaanaa Muhammad ibne Aliyinil Baaqire Uloomad-deen wa mavlaanaa Jaafar ibne Muhamaadinis Saadiqil Ameen wa mavlaanaa Ismaa-eel ibne Jaafarin sulaalatil ghurril mayaameen wa mavlaana Muhammad ibne Ismaa-eel saabe-il mutimeen wa bil aimmatit taahereen as-salaasatil mastooreen umaraa-il mumeneen mavlaanaa Abdillaah ibne Muhamaad wa mavlaana Ahmad ibne Abdillaah wa mavlaanaa al Husein ibne Ahmad wa bil qa-emeena min naslehim val.munsalleena min aakaabihim arbaabiz zuhoor wa arbaaid duhoor wal ulamaa-e-be khafiyaatil umoor mavlaanaa Abdillaahil imaamil Mahdiye beka wa mavlaana Muhammadinil Qaa-eme be amreka wa mavlaanaa Isma-eelal Mansoor be nasreka wa mavlaanaa Maddenil Moizze le deeneka wa mavlaanaa Nizaarinil Azize beka wa mavlaanal Huseinil Haakime be amreka wa mavlaanaa Aliyiniz Zahire le ezaaze deeneka wa mavlaanaa Maadinil Mustansire beka wa mavlaana Ahmadal Musta-ali be sultaane kalemaateka wa mavlaanal Mansoore abi aliyinil Aamire be ahkaamika wa be maadinil fakhre wal fazle mavlaanaa Imaamit Tayyebe abil Qaasime ameeril mumeneen. salawaatoka alaihe wa. alaa ahle baitihit taahereen wa abnaa-ehil akrameenal muntazereen ilaa yawmid-deen. Allaa humma innee ataqarrabo ilaika behim wa atawaa lahum wa abrao ilaika min aadaa-ehizm. Allaa hummahshurnee ma-ahum wa sabbitnee alaa taa-atehim wajalnee behim indaka wajeehan. wa sa-eedan fid-dunya wal aakherete wa minal muqarrabeen. Ash-hedo Allaa humma be haqaa-eqil ikhlaas wa sidqil yaqeen annahum khulafaa-oka fee ardheka wa hujajoka alaa khalqika wal wasaa-elo ilaika wa, abwaabo rahmatika salawaatoka alaihim ajma-een.
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[ TASBEEH ]

Alla-ho Akbar 33 times
Al-humdolillah 33 times
Subhanallah 33 times
La ilaha Illalah once
Aayatul Kursi once
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[ DUA AT THE END OF EVERY FARDH AND SUNNAT OR NAAFIL ]

- Allaa hummagh firlee ma qaddamto wa maa akkharto wa ma asrarto wa maa aalanto wa maa anta aalamo behee minnee, antal muqaddemo wa antal muakh-khero laa ilaaha illaa anta, alaika tawakkalto wa ilaika uneeb. Allaa humma innee as-aloka min kulle khairin ahaata behi ilmoka wa aoozo beka min kulle sharrin ahaata behi ilmoka. Allaa humma innee as-alokal aafiyata fee umoree kullehaa wa asta-eezo beka min khizyid duniya wa min azaabil aakherate. Innaka alaa kulle shayin qadeer.

- O Allah forgive my sins and omissions, past and present, hidden 'or apparent, since Thou knowest everything better than I do. I believe that there is no God but Thee. I depend upon Thee and turn towards Thee. 0 Allah I seek from Thee all the good that Thou knowest of and under Thy protection seek to be kept away from all evils that Thou knowest of. 0 Allah bestow upon me peace and success in all my affairs. I seek refuge before Thee from disgrace in this world and from the punishment in the hereafter. Indeed Thou hast power to do everything.
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[ DUA AT THE END OF NAMAZ BY PLACING RIGHT HAND ON MASALLA ]

- Bismilla hir Rahmaa nir Raheem
Bismillaa hillazi laa ilaaha illaa huwa aalemul ghaibe wash shahaadate huwar rahmaanur raheen. Allaa humma azhib annil hamma wal hazana wal fitana kullahaa maa zahara minhaa. wa batana.

- In the name of Allah other than whom there is 
no God. He knows what is hidden and what is apparent. He is the most Beneficent and merciful.. 0 Allah remove from us all our sorrows and griefs and save us from all the evils surrounding us whether apparent or hidden.
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The text here describes the Dawoodi Bohra Namaz and its translation in English. It is good for people who have not learned Arabic.


Source : FB message on Dawoodi Bohra group from  Moiz Shaikh Aliasger Sultan

Namaz Niyat and Dua translation

ZOHOR:
Usallee fardha salaatiz Zohre arbaa rakaatin lillaahe azza wa jalla adaa-an mustaqbilal kaabatil haraame Allaa-ho Akbar.-

ASAR:
Usallee fardha salaatil Asre arbaa rakaatin lillaahe azza wa jalla adaa-an mustaqbilal kaabatil harame Allaa-ho Akbar.

MAGHRIB:
Usallee fardha salaatil maghribe salaasa rakaatin
lillaahe azza wa jalla adaa-an mustaqbilal kaabatil harame Allaa-ho Akbar.

ISHAA:
Usallee fardha salaatil Isha-il aakherate arbaa rakaatin lillaahe azza wa jalla adaa-an mustaqbilal kaabatil haraarn Allaa-ho Akbar.

FAJAR:
Usallee fardha salaatil Fajre rakaataine lillaahee azza wa jalla adaa-an mustaqbilal kaabatil haraame Allaa-ho Akbar.

(Note: In case of woman -mustaqbilatal).
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[ AFTER. NITYAT 0F EVERY FARDH ]

- Wajjahto wajhiya lillazee fataras samaavaate wal ardhahaneefan musleman wa maa ana minal mushrekeen. Inna salaatee wa nosokee wa mahyaaya wa mamatee lillaahe rabbil alameen. Laa sharika lahu wa be zaalika umirto wa ana minal muslemeen alaa millate Ibhraaheema wa deene Muhammadin wa valaayate Aliyan wa abrao ilaihe min aadaa-ehiz zaalemeen. Aoozo billahe minash-shaitaanir rajeem.

- I have diverted my attention toward: Allah Who has created the heavens and the earth. I am standing before Allah as a true muslim and am not one of those who associate some one with Allah. Indeed my prayers, my sacrifices, my life and my death are all dedicated to Allah Who is the Sustainer of all the universes and Who has no partner. I have been ordered to pray and I am proud to be one of these muslims who believe in the millat of Abhrahim, and the teachings of Muhammad and are stead¬fast in the love of Ali and keep away from~ the enemies of Ali and who are tyrants. I Seek refuge before Allah from the devil who is the most wicked.
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Bismilla Hir Rahmaanir Raheem.

- Al hamdo lillaahe rabbil aa1ameen.. Ar-rahmaanir raheem. Maalike yavmiddeen. lyyaaka naa.budo wa-iyyaa ka nas-taien. Ehdenas siraatal mustaqeem. Siraa.tal lazina an.-amta alayhim ghairil maghdoobe alayhim walad-dhwalleen..

- In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. All praises are due to Allah, the Sustainer of all the universes, the Beneficent, the Merciful, Lord of the day of Judgment. Thee alone do we worship and Thee alone do we seek for help. Guide us on the right path, the path of those on whom Thou hast showered Thy choicest blessings, not the path of those who have earned Thy anger nor the path of those who have gone astray.
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[ To Be Followed By a Small ]

- Surah of the Quran then go for Ruku in Half Bend Position
Subhaana rabbiyal azeem wa be hamdehee (3-Times).
Same-allaaho le man/ hameda, rabbanaa lakal hamd, Allaa-ho Akbar

- Most Magnificent and Great Is my Lord Whom I am praising. Surely Allah hears the one who praises Him. 0 our Lord all praises are due to Thee.
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[ Go for SUJUD in prostration position ]

- Subhaana rabbiyal aalaa wa taa’ala (3-times)

- Most Magnificent is my Sustainer and Exalted.
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[ Sitting Between Two Sajdah ]

- Allaa hummagh firlee warhamnee).waj-burnee 
war.-faanee (once)

- O Allah forgive me, take pity on me, help me and give me prosperity.
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[ While Rising for Next Rakat ]

- Allaa humma innee be hawleka wa quwwateka aqoomo wa aqudo (once).

- 0 Allah indeed with Thy help and with the power bestowed by Thee do I stand up and sit down.
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[ SMALL TASHAOHUD ]

- Bismallaahe wa billaahe wal
hamdo lillaahe wal asmaa-ul husnaa kullohaa lillaahe. Asb-hado an laa ilaaha
illallaaho wahdahu laa sharika lahu wa ash-hado ana.a Muhammadan abduhu wa Rasooluhu. Allaa humma salle alaa Mohammdin nabeeyika wa taqabbal shafaa-atahu fee ummatehi wa salle alaihe wa alaa ahle baitehit taaherin

- In the name of Allah, the Beneficent the Merciful. This prayer is for Allah and in. the name of Allah who alone deserves all the good attributes and praises. I bear witness that there is no God but Allah, alone without a partner and that Mohammad is His servant and messenger. O Allah send Thy blessings upon Muhammad, the prophet and accept his intercession for his people and send blessings upon his descendents who are pure.
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[ MOTO (GREATER TASH-HUD ]

Bismilla Hir Rahmaanir Raheem 

- At tahiyyaa-tut tayyebaato was, salawaa-tut taaheraa-tuz Zakiyaatun naa-emaatus saabeghaatul ghaadiaa-tur raa-ehaato lillaahe. Maa taaba va khalosa wa tahora wa nama wa safa wa zaka lillaahe wa maa khabosa fa le ghairil-laahe. Ash-hado an laa ilaaha illallaaho wahdahu laa sharika lahu wc. ash-hado anna Muhammadan abduhu wa Rasooluhu arsalahu bil huda wa deen-il haqqebasheeran wa nazeeraa bayna yadayis saate Ash-hado annallaaha ne amar rabbo wa ash-hado anna Muhammadan ne-amar Rasoolo wa ash-hado anna Aliyan ne-amal valiyo wa annal jannata haqqun, wan naara haqqun, wal mawta haqqun, wal baasa haqqun, wal meeezaana haqqun was siraata haqqun wa annas saata aatiyatun laa raiba feehaa wa annallaaha yabaso man fil quboor. Allaa humma salle alaa Muhammadin wa alla aale Muhammadin kamaa sallaita wa sallamta wa baarakta wa rahimta wa tarahhamta alaa Ibhraheema wa alaa aale Ibhraaheema fil aalameena. Innaka Hamidun majeed. As-salaamo alaika ayyuhan nabiyyo wa rahmatullaahe wa barakaatuh. As-salaaoo alaynaa wa alaa. ibaadil laahis saaleheene. Allaa hummagh firlee wa le waaledayya warham humaa kamaa rabbayaanee sagheeraa. 
As salamo alaikum wa rah-matullaalhe wa barakaatuh. As-salaamo alaikum wa rahmatullaahe wa barakaatuh.

- In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful, All praises, and good attributes are for Allah only. Whatever is good, clean, pure arid virtuous is attributable to Allah and whatever is unclean, wicked and evil is attributable to other than Allah. I bear witness that there is no God but Allah Who has no partner and Who is the only One. I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger whoa he has sent with guidance and true religion giving good tidings to the believers and warning the unbelievers of their fate on the day of reckoning. I bear witness that Allah is a wonderful Lord giving us sustenance, that Muhammad is a wonderful messenger and Ali is a wonderful saint and that paradise, hell, death, resurrection, the scale of justice and the straight paths are all realities, that the day of reckoning will undoubtedly come and that Allah will raise the dead from their graves. 0 Allah send blessing upon Muhammad and his progeny just as Thou didst upon Ibhraaheem and his progeny. Indeed Thou art kind and praiseworthy. Peace be upon you 0 prophet and the blessings of Allah upon you. Also peace be upon us and the virtuous subjects of Allah. 0 Allah forgive, me and my parents and treat them with the same kindness as they showed to me when they brought me up from my
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The text here describes the Dawoodi Bohra Namaz and its translation in English. It is good for people who have not learned Arabic.

Source : FB message on Dawoodi Bohra group from  Moiz Shaikh Aliasger Sultan

Dua maa yaad - Actual Meaning

Since we always say "Dua maa yaad" to each other, I thought of sharing a small story about the actual meaning of this three letter word. Just go on and read it and I am sure you will start thinking the way I am after reading this story. A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men on it were able to swim to a small, desert like island. The two survivors, not knowing what else to do, agree that they had no other recourse but to pray to Allah. However, to find out whose prayer was more powerful, they agreed to divide the territory between them and stay on opposite sides of the island. The first thing they prayed for was food. The next morning, the first man saw a fruit-bearing tree on his side of the land, and he was able to eat its fruit. The other man's parcel of land remained barren. After a week, the first man was lonely and he decided to pray for a wife. The next day, there was a woman who swam to his side of the land. On the other side of the island, there was nothing. Soon the first man prayed for a house, clothes and more food. The next day, like magic, all of these were given to him. However, the second man still had nothing. Finally, the first man prayed for a ship, so that he and his wife could leave the island. In the morning, he found a ship docked at his side of the island. The first man boarded the ship with his wife and decided to leave the second man on the island. He considered the other man unworthy to receive God's blessings, since none of his prayers had been answered. As the ship was about to leave, the first man heard a voice from heaven booming, "Why are you leaving your companion on the island?" "My blessings are mine alone, since I was the one who prayed for them," the first man answered. "His prayers were all unanswered and so he does not deserve anything." "You are mistaken!" the voice rebuked him. "He had only one prayer, which I answered. If not for that, you would not have received any of my blessings." "Tell me," the first man asked the voice, "what did he pray for that I should owe him anything?" "He prayed that all your prayers be answered." For all we know, our blessings are not the fruits of our prayers alone, but those of another praying for us. This is too good not to share... My prayer for you today is that all your prayers are answered. Be blessed. "What you do for others is more important than what you do for yourself".

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Perhaps It May be Our Last Ramadan!

The month of Ramadan is a divine spring when rain of blessing from Allah provides a new spirit upon His believers, who eagerly wait for its advent. It is month of purification and salvation, but there are some who even in the month of Ramadan are largely involved in activities which are condemned by the Shariah and its Granter, such as immoral behavior, unjust actions, unfair dealings etc. These sins become their cause of destruction of good deeds and destroy piety. Many people spend money in the name of charity in Ramadan in public platform for self glorification, which destroy its religious significance. Hadith Literature provides us guidance that charity is offered in the same manner as you would receive from others i.e.: in an honorable mode. Ramadan gives us lessons of tolerance and patience, so we can act on it throughout the year with sympathy for the less fortunate class. People approach Ramadan in different ways. Its perception differs from people to people. Some people view Ramadan as a period of expressing their undying love for the Beloved. For them, Ramadan is a valuable, precious, and rare occasion. They spend all their time doing good, convinced that the reward of each act is multiplied manifold. Patience, sympathy, and generosity beautify the demeanor. They guard their tongues and remain preoccupied in recitation of Qur'an and Doa, seeking forgiveness, begging for Jannah, and seeking protection from Jahannam. There are others who regard Ramadan as a painstaking task. It is a painful practice and a torturous month for these so called moderates. They reluctantly keep Sawm and offer Sal'at. Their concept of Siy'am is limited to physical abstention of food, drink, and marital relationship with wife. They spend their time in chitchat, watching TV, and wasting their nights in markets and restaurants. They are not ever inclined towards Khair'at, nor are they careful of their Ibadah. Their goal in Ramadan is to prepare for Eid. The following Hadith suitably describes their spiritless actions: "Many are the ones who keep Sawm attaining nothing by such except hunger, and many perform Sal'at by night attaining nothing by it except the discomfort of staying awake." There is yet a third group who is hardly ever moved by Ramadan. They never believe in Ibadah and remain busy in their worldly activities. They are less concerned with religion, and nor have the will or the time to change their daily routines, as per injunctions of the Shariah. The following Hadith should serve as a harsh warning to them: "Jibrael appeared before me and said: "Woe to him who found the blessed month of Ramadan and let it passes by without gaining forgiveness". Upon that I said: Aameen". Ramadan is a School which after completion of one month course gives result to each believer, to evaluate his position. Ramadan is a sacred training School where a believer learns how to recharge one's spiritual batteries-to gain one's provision for the Akhirah. If one can not attain advantage from this month then when will he do so? This is the month for renewing our Aqidah, strengthening our willpower, and seeking Taubah, a unique opportunity to fortify the bond of love with our Creator, through Ibadah Zahirah & Aam'al Batinah. Sal'at and Zak'at are inter-connected and linked to the category of Ibadah Zahirah. Instructions have been given that Faraid should be done openly, so other people should incline towards it. Khair'at is under the head of Aam'al Batinah which has direct link to Allah alone. It is a noted fact that after each Ramadan, on Eid holidays many people indulge in immoral, shameless and indecent activities of enjoyment, which Shariah condemns. People revert to entertainment of music, forbidden films, and women displaying their beautification etc. They spend lavishly on gambling, drinking, and profligacy, and consider it as a part of joy of the festival. Involvement of the Muslims in such nefarious activities is the major cause of humiliation and fall of Muslim Power worldwide. When non Muslims observe the ugly life style of Muslims they enjoy, and support them. Ramadan ends with Eid al Fitar but the deeds and actions displayed during Ramadan should serve as facilitator which should be followed throughout the year. Eid is a bliss occasion of Islam which has no concern with the festival of other faiths. Divine help shall not reach to the corrupt by nature. Rehmat is not conferred on those who only take the name of Allah and forget true actions. Islam is a religion of qualities, not faces or personalities. It has no concern with any community or locality, but it is universal, for all time to come. Instead of improving our own character, we are happy with our own brand of Islam. The teachings of Islam has become so contaminated with foreign customs, and un-Islamic ideologies, that a converted Muslim has to make an effort to search for the Qur'an and Sunnah brand of Islam or remain confused and ignorant. A few days earlier, a senior diplomat who converted to Islam a few months ago contacted me and request to suggest an authentic book of Muslim Customs & Traditions. I advised him that it is better to perform Faraid of Islam and not to confuse himself in it, as it is not a part of religion. Know that Ramadan is an appearance of blessings; and can be a turning point in an individual's life; an opportunity of transformation towards an improved mode of life; a change from the disgrace of sins to the beauty of submission; a way to benevolence from bad society and hateful habits to morality and decent behavior. We should not loose the blessings of Ramadan by falling back on our previous careless ways. Take hold of this blessing which gives a new shape to our lives, and thus become a human worthy of being called Muslims! May Allah grant us inspiration, strength and spirit to make this Ramadan as a start towards a new phase of our life. May He grant us the ability to abide by the Shariah. It is not a matter of Doa alone but time to practice strongly, with the true concept of Taqwa (fear of Allah). May Allah allow us this opportunity to utilize our time in a positive and constructive manner, for the pleasure of Allah. Ramadan demands from each Muslim to avoid misdeeds, forbidden actions, such as vulgar language and discussion. Perhaps it may be our last Ramadan, our last opportunity to benefit from the special blessings and forgiveness that accompanies this month, for who knows we may be there or not to receive the blessings next year. On the following 'Imami Doa' in a form of Farewell Sal'am I am closing this discussion: "Ya Moulaya Allah'humma La Taqalibni Min Muzey'i Hazal Yawma illa Wa'qad Ghafarta Li Jami'a Zunubi Bi'Hawlika wa Quwatika wa Min'nika wa Ra'fatika" (O my Moula! O Allah! Do not transfer me from this place (world) but in a condition that You have forgive all my sins with Your power and command and Naimah and affection), A'amin. Source and Copyright © 2009 Qazi Dr. Shaikh Abbas Borhany Email: qazishkborhany@hotmail.com

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