Doa Penutup Ning Umi Laila

Summary

This prayer is a heartfelt supplication for divine blessings and protection. It begins with seeking refuge from Satan, followed by praises and blessings for Prophet Muhammad. The supplicant asks for safety in faith, good health, increased knowledge, prosperity, and a righteous life. It also includes pleas for forgiveness, mercy, and ease during the trials of death, with a request for salvation from the torment of the afterlife. The prayer concludes with a call for a blessed life, the well-being of family, and the granting of goodness in both this world and the hereafter.

Takeaways

• 😀 The prayer begins with seeking refuge from Satan and starts with invoking the name of God, the Merciful and Compassionate.
• 😀 The speaker asks for peace and blessings upon Prophet Muhammad and his family.
• 😀 Gratitude is expressed to God as the Lord of all worlds.
• 😀 The speaker seeks God’s protection and health, specifically asking for well-being in religion, physical health, and knowledge.
• 😀 The prayer includes a request for blessings in livelihood and a sincere repentance before death.
• 😀 Mercy and forgiveness are requested from God at the time of death and after.
• 😀 The speaker asks for ease during the agonies of death, salvation from the Hellfire, and forgiveness during the reckoning.
• 😀 The speaker praises God as the Healer and the source of ultimate healing, invoking God's name for complete restoration.
• 😀 There is a plea to God for good offspring and spouses, and for making the speaker a leader among the pious.
• 😀 The prayer concludes with a request for good in both this life and the Hereafter, seeking protection from the torment of the Hellfire.
• 😀 The speaker ends the prayer by praising God and acknowledging His superiority, followed by peace upon all messengers and gratitude to God for His blessings.

Q & A

What is the significance of the phrase 'اعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم'?

This phrase translates to 'I seek refuge with Allah from the accursed devil.' It is a common expression used by Muslims to seek protection from Satan before engaging in any activity, especially before reading or reciting the Quran.

What does 'بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم' mean and why is it said?

'Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Raheem' means 'In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.' It is said at the beginning of most tasks in Islam to invoke Allah’s blessings and mercy.

Why is the phrase 'اللهم صل على محمد' included in the prayer?

The phrase 'Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammad' means 'O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad.' It is a way of sending peace and blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), recognizing his significance in Islam.

What does the prayer ask for in relation to knowledge?

The prayer asks for an increase in knowledge ('زيادة في العلم'). Knowledge is considered a vital part of personal and spiritual growth in Islam.

What is meant by 'بركة في رزقه' in the context of the prayer?

'Barakah fi rizqihi' means 'blessing in his sustenance.' This refers to asking Allah for an abundance and continuous blessing in one’s provisions and resources.

Why does the prayer mention 'توبة قبل الموت'?

'Tawbah qabl al-mawt' means 'repentance before death.' It highlights the importance of seeking forgiveness from Allah before one’s time on earth comes to an end.

What does 'اللهم هون علينا في سكرات الموت' request?

This phrase means 'O Allah, make the pangs of death easy for us.' It is a plea for ease and comfort during the difficult moments of death, asking for mercy and support from Allah.

What is the significance of the repetition of 'وقنا عذاب النار'?

The repetition of 'Wa qina 'adhab an-nar' means 'And protect us from the punishment of the Fire.' This emphasizes the importance of seeking protection from the torment of Hell and seeking Allah’s mercy.

What does 'ربنا اتنا في الدنيا حسنه' ask for?

'Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanah' means 'Our Lord, give us good in this world.' It is a request for blessings, prosperity, and well-being in this life.

What is meant by 'ربنا اتنا في الآخرة حسنه'?

'Rabbana atina fil-akhira hasanah' means 'Our Lord, grant us good in the Hereafter.' It asks for rewards in the afterlife, such as eternal peace and entry into Paradise.