Book Name:Esal e Sawab Ki Barkatain
“The closest person to me on the Day of Judgement will be the one who sent the most ṣalāt upon me.”[1]
صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد
Intentions for Listening to the Sermon
The Messenger of Allah صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَاٰلِهٖ وَسَلَّم said: اَفْضَلُ الْعَمَلِ اَلنِّيَّۃُ الصَّادِقَۃُ "The best of deeds is a sincere intention."[2]
O lovers of the Prophet! Make it a habit to form good intentions before every action, as good intentions can lead one to Paradise. Before listening to the sermon, make the following good intentions:
* I will listen to the entire sermon to gain knowledge.
* I will sit respectfully.
* I will avoid laziness during the sermon.
* I will listen with the intention of self-improvement.
* I will try to convey what I learn to others.
صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد
Dear Islamic brothers! The literal meaning of Īṣāl al-Thawāb is ‘to convey reward. Saying ‘offering reward’ is more respectful when referring to a religious elder.
Malik al-ꜤUlamā ꜤAllāmah Zafar al-Dīn Bihārī رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه has said: There are four ways of conveying reward: (1) Dua of forgiveness (2) Dua of mercy (3) Funeral