Wifāq ul Ulāma (SA) ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICAN 'ULAMA

1. When turning the pages of the Qur’aan Majeed, one should not place his finger on his tongue to wet his finger in order to turn the page. This is not in keeping with the respect that we are required to show to the Qur’aan Majeed.

When embarking on a journey, one should recite the takbeer (Allahu Akbar) thrice and then recite the following du‘aa:  سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ اَللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ فِي سَفَرِنَا هَذَا البِرَّ وَالتَّقْوَى , وَمِن العَمَلِ مَا تَرْضَى , اَللَّهُمَّ هَوِّنْ عَلَينَا سَفَرَنَا …

1. While one is engaged in the tilaawat of the Qur’aan Majeed, one should show one’s full attention towards the Qur’aan Majeed. One should not engage in worldly discussions in between the tilaawat, especially when the Qur’aan Majeed is left open. If there is a need for one to speak, …

One should recite the following du‘aa when embarking on a journey: بِسْمِ اللهِ , اَلحَمْدُ لله سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي سَخَّرَ لَنَا هَذَا وَمَا كُنَّا لَهُ مُقْرِنِينَ وَإِنَّا إِلَى رَبِّنَا لَمُنْقَلِبُونَ اَلحَمدُ لله , اَلحَمْدُ للهِ , اَلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ , اللهُ أَكْبَرُ, اللهُ أَكْبَرُ, اللهُ أَكْبَرُ,لاَ اِلهَ الاَّ اللهُ سُبحَانَكَ إِنِّي ظَلَمْتُ …

1. One should recite the Qur’aan Majeed in a beautiful voice. However, one should refrain from imitating the tunes and styles of the singers, etc. وعن البراء بن عازب قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: زينوا القرآن بأصواتكم. (سنن أبي داود رقم 1468) Hazrat Baraa bin Aazib (radhiyallahu …

If one fears harm or danger from an enemy or any creature, then one should recite Surah Quraysh.  قال أبو طاهر بن جحشويه: أردتُ سفراً وكنتُ خائفاً منه، فدخلتُ إلى القزويني أسألُه الدعاءَ، فقال لي ابتداءً من قِبَل نفسه: مَن أرادَ سفراً ففزِعَ من عدوّ أو وحش فليقرأ (لإِيلافِ قُرَيْشٍ) …

1. Recite the Qur’aan Majeed with tajweed and with the correct pronunciation. Even if one is reciting the Qur’aan Majeed in a swift pace, one should ensure that one recites each word clearly with tajweed and the correct pronunciation. وَرَتِّلِ القُرْآنَ تَرْتِيلًا And recite the Qur’aan clearly with tarteel (in …

When someone comes to you seeking advice before proceeding on his journey, then one should advise him to adopt taqwa at all times, and to recite the takbeer (Allahu Akbar) whenever he ascends a high land during the journey. One may then make the following du‘aa for him اللَّهُمَّ اطْوِ …

1. One should recite the Qur’aan Majeed when one’s heart is inclined towards the recitation. If one feels tired and notices that his concentration is affected, then one should stop the tilaawat, and continue when one is able to focus and concentrate. وعن جندب بن عبد الله قال: قال رسول …

The one embarking on a journey should recite the following Duaa when bidding farewell to the people he is leaving behind أَسْتَوْدِعُكُمُ اللَّهَ الَّذِي لَا تَضِيعُ وَدَائِعُهُ I place all of you in the care (and trust) of Allah Ta’ala, (in whose care) trusts are never destroyed عن موسى بن …