Du'a of Intention by Imam Al-Haddad

www.soulresources.wordpress.com The Intention for Seeking Knowledge This noble intention was penned by the illustrious scholar of Tarim, Hadramawt, Imam AbdAllah bin Alawi al-Haddad, may Allah enshroud him in his mercy. He was blind from a very young age but grew in knowledge and stature to become the foremost educator in the Islamic sciences and spirituality of his time. His books are published until this day and he continues to be a source of benefit for many around the world. May Allah benefit us by him, ameen. Note: Imam al-Dhahabi (Allah have mercy on him) points out to the signs of having a sincere intention or otherwise, He mentions that the one who seeks knowledge for the sake of Allah Most High, then that knowledge creates in him humility, humbleness and the fear of Allah. And the one who seeks knowledge for worldly gains, he becomes proud with his knowledge, thus argues and quarrels with other Muslims. (See: al-Muqizah, p. 65. Thanks to Dar al-Iftaa Leicester for this note) In the Name of God, Most Merciful, Compassionate Bismillahi rahmanir rahim אאאAll praise to Allah, Lord of the Worlds. And salutations and greetings upon our master Muhammad and upon his family and companions. Al-hamdu-llilahi rabbi-’âlamîn wa salAllahu‘ala saydinâ Muhamamdin wa ‘alâ âlihi wa sahbihi wa sallam. وو !"#$א%و&#وI intend to study and teach Nawaytu al-ta’alluma wa talîma '(وא'(א)*+!to take and give a reminder Wat-tadhakkara wa-tadhkîr ,-.(وא-.(وאtake and give benefit Wa-na’fa’ wal-’intifâ’ ع 0(!21وאْ 40ْ5وאtake and give advantage wal-ifâdah wa’l-istifâdah 6 د 0(#21وאْ 6 د 821وאْ to encourage the holding fast to the book of Allah and the way of his messenger, upon him be peace Wa-l-hath ‘ala-tamassuki bi kitâbillahi wa sunnati-rusûlihi, salAllahu alayhi wa salam +#9:5#وא; (<=(א>وאْ %#و$א%and calling to guidance and directing towards good Wa-du’â il-al-hudâ wa-dalâlata ‘alal-khayri ,1 ?אْ : وא@ABאْ C1 Dوאhoping for the countenance of Allah and His pleasure, proximity and reward, ibtighâha waj-hillâhi wa mardâtihi wa qurbihi wa thawâbihi א+Eو@F$ و@G Hو@אIوJ K(אtranscendent is He. subhânahu wa ta’âla 'Gو! #