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Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

24 Questions

Why do we have to repeat certain Dhikr and Dua? What is the benefit of repeating their recitation a certain number of times?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

When the authentic teaching from the Prophet (SAWA) or Ahlul Bayt (AS) tells us to repeat reciting something, it means that we need to keep on focusing and concentrating on the meanings of it again and again because it will elevate our spiritual benefits as well as increase our reward and blessings. All the teachings of Islam are based on our benefit.  Similarly, repeating certain Dhikr or Du'a is for the same aim of benefiting us through repeating which makes us concentrate more on the great meanings of what we recite.

Wassalam.
I have heard that the regular prayers are not accepted for forty days from one who has consumed intoxicants. Would their Du'a and Dhikr still be heard and rewarded?
Abbas Di Palma

as salam alaikum

there are ahadith stating that the prayer for the one who have consumed wine will not be accepted for forty days. There is no mention in those ahadith that his dhikr or du'a won't be accepted and actually it is said that such practices can accompany Muslims in all circumstances of life.

In the mentioned case, the person should also not forget to do istighfar and ask forgiveness for the sin that he committed. If he sincerely repents and has resolution of not committing the sin anymore,  Allah is certainly All-Forgiving.

With prayers for your success.
I have heard that, after praying Fajr, it is better to stay awake till sunrise and do Dhikr until sunrise and then sleep after that if needed. Is this correct? And are you allowed to sleep right after praying Fajr?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Yes, it is highly recommended to be busy after performing Fajr Prayer till sunrise in Du'a, Quran, Dhikr etc. Sleeping between Fajr and sunrise is Makrouh (disliked) which means it is harmful, but it is not Haraam.

Wassalam.
I have heard that, after praying Fajr, it is better to stay awake till sunrise and do Dhikr until sunrise and then sleep after that if needed. Is this correct? And are you allowed to sleep right after praying Fajr?
Zoheir Ali Esmail

Bismillah

Thank you for your question. It is alright to sleep straight after fajr prayer. It is recommended to stay awake until sunrise reciting the Qur'an or making dhikr.

May you always be successful