Ramadan Supplications: Qualities Of A True Servant

What qualities do you associate with a faithful servant of Allah when you consider them? In one of my favorite supplications, the Prophet gives us a list of characteristics of an actual worshiper of Allah.

Many hadith books, including Musnad Imam Ahmad and ibn Majah, have narrated this supplication. Ibn Abbass told the Prophet’s (saw) use to supplicate.

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رَبِّ اجْعَلْنِي لَكَ شَكَّارًا ، لَكَ ذَكَّارًا ، لَكَ رَهَّابًا ، لَكَ مِطْوَاعًا ،لَكَ مُخْبِتًا ،إِلَيْكَ أَوَّاهًا مُنِيبًا

Rabbi ja’alni laka shakkara, laka dhakkara, laka rahhaba, laka mitwa’a, laka mukhbitan, ilayka awwahan muniba

Make me grateful to you, my Lord. I will never forget You. I will be in awe and fear of You. I shall be devoted to your obedience.

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Selected Word Analysis

Shakkaran is derived from the root chakra. This was explained in this linguistically. In Arabic, this word is known as Mubalaghah. This word has the same structure as fa’alfa’al and means someone who repeats something. Al-Kaththab is a nickname that was given to Musaylimah.

It means not only someone who lies but also one who lies constantly. The Prophet (sal Allahu alaih wa sallam) did not ask Allah to turn him into a shakir – someone who was grateful – but rather someone who always thanked Allah.

Dhakkaran (from the root dhakara or dhikr) means to remind or mention. This word is also intensified in fa’alfa’al structure, meaning that it is not only someone who remembers Allah but someone who always keeps Allah azzawajal in mind. Dhikr is a way of remembering Allah, such as saying “SubhanAllah,” praying, or doing any other form of worship.

Rahhaban (from the root rahb) is a fear that keeps you alert and careful but also prevents you from relaxing. Students feel this type of fear during exam times: restless and cautious.

They are also concerned about passing. You may also be afraid of disappointing someone you love. Both rahbah and raghbah are present in the believers’ relationship with Allah azzawajal.

This word has the same structure as fa’alfa’al, which is a person who is extremely afraid of Allah subhanahu w ta’alata’ala.

Mitwa’anMitwa’an: Derived from the root ta’ahta’ah which means obedience. This root has the meaning to obey willingly and out of full acceptance.

This word has the same structure as mif’almif’al, which is Musalaha and means to do something repeatedly until it becomes a habit. Mitwa’anMitwa’an is a person who obeys Allah Subhanahu Wa ta’alata’ala habitually.

Mukhbitan is derived from the root khabata, which means to hide. In the context of people, it is to have Khushu’‘ (humility that manifests in the limbs). It also means that you are in complete satisfaction or itmi’nanitmi’nan. Mukhbit is being humble and content with Allah.

Awwahan is derived from the root aware, which means to sigh. We still use it today when we say “ah”. This is used when someone is feeling sad or astonished.

This is also used to describe someone who has a soft-hearted heart and cries often. It is used to describe someone who is very lowly, humble, compassionate, and soft-hearted in this duaa. This word has a structure called fa’alfa’al.

Muniban: Derived from the word anaba, which means to turn around or return. Inabah can be used interchangeably with Tawbah to refer to turning back and repenting towards Allah. Munib means someone who constantly turns to Allah and repents.

Points of Benefit

When making duaas to Allah (subhanahu ta’ala), aim high. Here, the Prophet (sal Allahu alayhi w sallam) taught us to ask Allah for the best slaves with the most beautiful attributes of a true Believer. Ask Allah not only to make you a “shaker” but ask Him also to make you Shankara.

Look at the Qur’an Qur’an for more information.

Shakkaran: Read here a detailed description of Shukr.

Dhakkaran: When Allah subhanahu w ta’alata’ala mentions that we should remember Him in the Qur’an Qur’an, “cathedra” is immediately followed by. The believer is constantly reminded of Allah. It doesn’t necessarily mean we should always be saying SubhanAllah or praying. You can maintain constant remembrance by learning the Sunnah supplications for different actions.

There are supplications to be said for many actions, including waking up, sleeping, going to the toilet, eating, drinking, climbing the stairs, traveling, etc. Dhikr cleanses the heart. Prayer is the best dhikr, followed by reading the Qur’an when not praying.

Dhikr is a simple and rewarding deed. Allah subhanahu w ta’alata’ala says about someone who forgets His Remembrance, “We appoint a devil for him, and he becomes his companion.” (43:36). When we stop dhikr, we open ourselves up to the whispers from the Devil.

Rahhaban: Allah azza wal jal describes Zakariyah (alayhim salaam) and his family: ” (and) they used to) supplicate unto Us in fear and hope.” (21:90).

Having fear and awe for Allah subhanahu w ta’alata’ala will help us worship Him more effectively. Allah subhanahu ta’alata’ala reminds us of His Oneness when He says, ” And Allah said to mankind!” Do not worship two gods. Allah is only one Deity.

Then fear Me ( Rahbah).” (16:51) While fear has a negative connotation, when we use it to refer to Allah, the fear is positive and leads us to do good. How can we come to fear Allah and respect Him? Learn His Names and Attributes. Allah subhanahu w ta’ala’s names and attributes are Al-Qahhar, Al-‘Azeez, Al-‘Adheem.

Reminders can affect different people in different ways. Others are moved by fear of Allah, while others are motivated by the love of Allah. Allah azza wa jal says,

فَمَن زُحْزِحَ عَنِ النَّارِ وَأُدْخِلَ الْجَنَّةَ فَقَدْ فَازَ

“Zuhziha,” here, means to remove something by force. “Adkhil” means to make someone enter. The fear of Allah and His forgiveness of sins are what lead some people to Paradise after they are forced from the fire.

Mukhbitan: Allah azzawajal says: “And give good news Mukhbitoon!” (22:30) Shaykh Muhammad al-Shanqiti describes these people in his tafsir Adhwa’ al-Bayan: “They are those who are humble to Allah and at peace with Him in their hearts (as their Lord).

When Allah is mentioned, or His name is remembered, they are filled with fear and awe. Remembering your humble beginning is being humble. It is important that when making supplications, you call on Allah as a humble, enslaved person in need. In today’s world, humility is seen as a sign of weakness.

As the Prophet (sal Allahu-alayhi-wa-sallam) said, “Whoever humbles themselves to Allah, Allah shall raise him.”

Awwahan: Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala refers to Ibrahim (alayhi sallah) as Awwahan at two points in the Qur’an (9:114) & (13:18). Imam Sa’di explains this means that he is a person who constantly returns to Allah and turns back to Him in all his affairs. He was someone who supplicated, remembered Him, repented, and sought forgiveness from Him.

Muniban – Allah subhanahu w ta’ala describes Ibrahim (alayhi salaam) in the same way. He says that he is always repenting and turning to Allah. This dual ends with “repentant” after Allah has asked us to develop such beautiful traits. This shows that repentance doesn’t just apply to those who have committed major sins. We must always show our repentance before Allah.

We ask Allah to give us these qualities and make us His true servants. Ameen.

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