The Prophet PBUM, made this Duaa when he was closest to Allaah - Digital Islamic Reminder

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Title: The Prophet PBUM, Made This Duaa When He Was Closest to Allah
Host/Author: Digital Islamic Reminder
Release Date: February 22, 2025

Introduction

In this poignant episode of Digital Islamic Reminder, the hosts delve into a heartfelt dua (supplication) taught by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, emphasizing its significance during moments of closeness to Allah. The episode masterfully intertwines personal reflections, communal concerns, and profound religious insights to offer listeners both comfort and guidance.

Honoring a Fallen Brother

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The episode opens with Speaker A expressing sorrow over the tragic passing of a young brother, Riyadh’s nephew, in a car accident in London, England. Riyadh, an accountant, and his family are portrayed grappling with immense loss, particularly the harrowing question posed by the grieving father: “How can I bury my child when he's all burned and only bones left? How can I wash the body of my son while he is all completely burned and the bones left?”

Speaker A urges the community to keep the grieving family in their duas, highlighting the profound pain of losing a child. He emphasizes the importance of cherishing time with loved ones: “Go home and hug your children. … Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala took his soul … may Allah forgive his sins and grant him the highest place in Jannah” ([00:00]).

Reflections on Loss and Guidance

Speaker A reflects on the fragility of life, noting how Riyadh had just received his driving license and was embarking on his first drive when the accident occurred. This serves as a stark reminder of how fleeting life can be and the importance of spiritual preparedness.

He transitions into sharing the lessons derived from this tragedy, focusing on the significance of dua before and after prayers: “We learned the lesson ... Du'a before the fatihah. We learned the dua before Taslim” ([02:21]).

Exploring the Prophet’s Duaa in Sujood

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Speaker B takes over to elucidate a specific dua taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during sujood (prostration). Referencing a hadith from Sahih Muslim, he underscores the profound humility and closeness to Allah achieved in sujood. He states:

“We are closest to Allah … in the most humble position … putting your most honorable part of your body, which is your forehead, at the same level as your feet … for the sake of Allah” ([02:21]).
“Allahuma firli thembi kulla …” – The Prophet ﷺ’s supplication for the forgiveness of sins, highlighting his own humility despite being sinless.

Speaker B breaks down the dua into its components:

Quantity (Kifayah): “Ya Allah, forgive the smallest ones …” ([05:14])
- Emphasizes seeking forgiveness for both major and minor sins, likening the accumulation of small sins to how mountains are formed from pebbles.
Time (Zaman): “Ya Allah, forgive all the sins I committed …” ([05:37])
- Covers sins from the past, present, and implicitly future, ensuring comprehensive forgiveness.
Place (Makan): “And the ones I did in secret, … publicly” ([06:31])
- Encompasses sins committed both privately and in public spaces.

He further explains that this dua is particularly potent because it was taught by the Prophet ﷺ himself during a moment of utmost humility and closeness to Allah, making it especially potent for those seeking forgiveness.

Practical Application and Community Engagement

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Speaker A encourages listeners to internalize and practice the discussed dua, offering to provide a recorded version for those who wish to memorize it. He underscores the significance of communal worship and remembrance, especially noting the blessings of Jumu'ah (Friday):

“Don’t forget tonight is the night of Jummah … make a lot of salat on Rasool Allah” ([06:53]).

This call to action fosters a sense of community and shared spiritual growth, urging listeners to engage actively with their faith.

Conclusion

The episode concludes with a collective sentiment of remembrance and anticipation for the following day’s Fajr prayer, reinforcing the themes of perseverance, community support, and unwavering faith in Allah’s mercy.

Notable Quotes

Speaker A [00:00]:
“How can I bury my child when he's all burned and only bones left? How can I wash the body of my son while he is all completely burned and the bones left?”
Speaker B [02:21]:
“We are closest to Allah … in the most humble position … for the sake of Allah.”
Speaker A [06:53]:
“Don’t forget tonight is the night of Jummah … make a lot of salat on Rasool Allah.”

Key Takeaways

The Importance of Dua in Sujood:
Engaging in heartfelt supplication during sujood is a powerful means of seeking Allah’s forgiveness and drawing closer to Him.
Comprehensive Forgiveness:
The Prophet’s dua teaches believers to seek forgiveness for all types of sins—small and large, past and present, private and public.
Cherishing Time with Loved Ones:
The tragic loss of Riyadh’s nephew serves as a stark reminder to value and cherish time with family and loved ones.
Community Support in Times of Mourning:
The episode emphasizes the role of the community in supporting grieving families through duas and empathetic gestures.
Continuous Spiritual Growth:
Encouraging listeners to internalize and practice the dua fosters ongoing spiritual development and a deeper connection with Allah.

This episode of Digital Islamic Reminder offers a blend of personal narrative and profound religious instruction, providing listeners with both solace in times of grief and practical guidance for spiritual enrichment.

Transcript

A (0:00)

Bismillah alhamdulillah Salatu as salam ala Rasoolallah. Before we start inshaallah just a short khatira, I want to remind you that tomorrow is the last day for registration for fiya. Tomorrow the FIYA program will be closing. The registration and the program will start inshaallah ta'ala on Monday. Second subhanallah. If you heard, last night they announced about a brother who passed away in a car accident and he was 20 years old and he was brother Riyadh's nephew, our dear brother Riyadh accountant. So the accident took place in in London, England. So today we, we had a conference call with the family. Some of them were in London, some of them in Austin and some of them in Bangladesh. Wallahi. It is extremely tough when you have a father asking you what should I? How can I bury my child when he's all burned and only bones left? That was his question. How can I wash the body of my son while he is all completely burned and the bones left? Subhanallah first please keep the family. We all know as fathers how hard it is to lose a child. Keep the family in your dua number one. Number two, go home and hug your children. This family did not know that the night before was the last night they will see their child. And Subhanallah, he just got his license. And you know when you get your license, you're very excited to drive. And that was his first drive outside the house. And Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala took his soul. So may Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala grant him the highest place in Jannah. May Allah forgive his sins. And we ask Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala to give the family the patience. So tonight inshaallah ta'ala very short khatira. We learned the lesson. We learned that Du'a before the fatihah. We learned the dua before Taslim. And today Subhanallah a very beautiful dua that rasoolallah sallallahu alaihi wasallam taught us.

B (2:21)

Abu Raira radiallahu an rasoolullah. So we learned in the beginning and we learned the end tonight in the sujood and the hadith is in Sahih Muslim, 100% authentic. Allah Subhanallah first, before I explain, we all know that the closest we are to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala when we are in sujood. And that position of sujood by itself, this is the most humble position you could ever think about. You're putting your most honorable part of your body, which is your forehead, at the same level as your feet. And you're only doing that for the sake of Allah. Subhanahu wa ta'ala. So you are in the best position and you are the closest to Allah. Subhanahu wa ta'ala Allah. Ya Allah, forgive all my sins. Who's saying that? Rasoolallah sallallahu alaihi wasallam. Everything is forgiven for him already. And he still. This shows us his humility and his humbleness. And it showed us that he's teaching us. Allahummak firli thembi kulla they. This is called general before specific because the dua could have stopped here and sufficient, right? Allahummak filli them be kulla ya Allah, forgive all my sins. No, Rasulullah said this statement and then started specifying what kind of dunob. Allahumma khurli thembi kulla dikahu wajila. I know the words are a little bit tough, but anybody I would be more than happy to teach you the dua. It could mean two things. The smallest of it and the largest of it, or the little quantity of it and the large quantity of it. So the first part of the dua is quantity. Okay? Ya Allah, forgive the smallest ones. Because many times we ask Allah to forgive the big ones, the big sins, and we forget the small sins. Even though the small sins, when they pile up, they become big. Like they say in Arabic, mountains are made of pebbles. So if we keep ignoring the small sins, they will accumulate and become big sins. So Allah told us in the Quran, the one that you're going to read tomorrow. Allah said the person would say on the day of judgment, what's up with this book? It does not leave anything small or large, except it is recorded. So the first is quantity. Second, now we're talking about Zaman time. The ones I committed.