Meaning, “Whosoever sends Salat upon me, the angels will continue to make supplications of mercy for him for as long as he sends Salat upon me. Thus, it is the choice of the slave whether he sends a little amount [of Salat] or a lot.”^[1]

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                                                                 صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

The Prophet صَلَّى الـلّٰـهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم has stated:  اَفْضَلُ الْعَمَلِ اَلنِّيَّۃُ الصَّادِقَۃُ A truthful intention is the best action.^[2] O devotees of the Prophet! Get into the habit of making good intentions before every action, because a good intention can be the cause of entering Paradise. Before listening to the Bayan, make good intentions. For example,

*   you will listen to the entire Bayan to gain the knowledge of Islam;

*   you will sit in a respectful manner;

*   you will refrain from laziness during the bayan;

*   you will listen to the bayan to reform yourself, and

*   whatever you hear and learn, you will attempt to pass onto others.

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                                                                 صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Dear Islamic brothers! In today’s speech, we will listen to various accounts and narrations regarding the “Protection of Faith”. Let us first listen to a faith-refreshing incident:

The Maid of Pharoah’s Daughter

It is reported that Pharoah’s daughter appointed a pious woman to be her maid. The righteous woman would help her day and night in any