Hadhrat Moulana Dr Tanveer Ahmed Khan Sahib R.A emphasised this practice and it’s great benefits, it is very simple in essence but carries much virtue, A person will see the benefit in His or Her life if practiced with sincerity and steadfastness by the Grace of Allah Ta’ala.
To be performed by turning to Allah Ta’ala at night before sleeping;
Below are the 3 points emphasised in this prescription.
- TAWBAH – Repent for ones sins big or small, those you are aware of and those you are not, knowing full well Allah Ta’ala is aware. Ask Allah Ta’ala for forgiveness and for change in ones life and a break in the cycle of bad habits and sin to a life of piety upon the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah of our Beloved Messenger Muhammad ﷺ ( being aware that in the control of Allah ﷻ are our hearts)
Benefits: If a person daily pleads and petitions Allah Ta’ala for sins to be forgiven then Insha’Allah very little will remain in terms of the ones wrongs to account for in the hereafter, (please note every effort to fulfil the rights of people whom are owed must be fulfilled and can not be excused by repentance alone – Huqooq Al Ibaad – Rights of People)
- TAUFEEQ – Acknowledging that all A’maal e Saalihah/ good deeds performed throughout the day were due to Allah Ta’alas Taufeeq/given ability, thereafter asking Allah Ta’ala for their acceptance and the ability to perform more A’maal e Salihah/good deeds in future.
Benefit: Allah Ta’ala loves those who with humility acknowledge His Grace upon them, rather than those who ascribe achievements to their own selves. Insha’Allah this way they will be given more Taufeeq/Ability in performing good deeds in future.
- SHUKR – Thanking Allah Ta’ala for blessings which He has bestowed upon you, such as Imaan, being a member of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Ummah, Family, Health etc… Not considering oneself to be worthy of any these blessings but acknowledging Allah Ta’alas Kindness upon you and thereafter asking Allah Ta’ala to continue showering His blessings upon you and to make you amongst His righteous grateful servants.
Benefit: Those who show gratefulness are given increase in their blessings.