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A Muslim Is Not Required to Use a Specific Supplication Formula

What is the ruling in accordance to the Islamic law regarding the following supplication: The supplicant begins by praising Allah, The Almighty, with the greatest revelation sent to His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), which is Surah Al-Fatiha. Then, they invoke blessings upon the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), seek forgiveness for their sins, and ask for goodness in this world and the Hereafter for themselves, their parents, their family, and their relatives.                                                                 
After that, they proceed to send peace and blessings upon the pure souls, including the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), the prophets and messengers by name (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon all of them) , the Rightly Guided Caliphs, the Prophet's family, descendants, companions, and wives, mentioning by name those they recall. Then, they extend their supplication to include the Tabi‘un (followers of the companions), the righteous of the Ummah, and its scholars, mentioning by name those they remember.
Following this, they recite the general supplication from the Quran, it states (What means): "Our Lord, forgive us and our brethren who preceded us in faith, and do not place in our hearts any resentment toward those who have believed. Our Lord, indeed You are Kind and Merciful." [Al-Hashr/10].                       
Then, they pray for the believers who strive for Islam and the support of Allah’s religion, specifically mentioning those with whom they share a bond of love. Lastly, they extend their supplication to the entire Ummah of the Prophet (PBUH), asking Allah for His mercy, forgiveness, and the goodness of this world and the Hereafter, and they include all of humanity in their prayer, asking Allah to guide them from the darkness of oppression and misguidance to the light of guidance and justice.
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Islamic Ruling on Raising the Voice in Dhikr after the Prayer

Is group Dhikr after the prayer allowed, and what is the ruling on saying "Tahleel"(Saying Lā ilāha illallāh, waḥdahu lā sharīka lahu, lahul-mulku wa lahul-ḥamdu, yuḥyī wa yumītu, wa huwa `alā kulli shay’in qadīr) ten times after the prayer, and is there a valid evidence for it?

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Tawassul through the Prophets and Righteous Individuals is Permissible

What is the ruling of Sharia on seeking intercession (Tawassul) from the prophets and righteous individuals and is it considered Shirk and a major sin?
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Islamic Ruling on Remembering Allah (Dhikr) by Saying His Name Itself "Allah, Allah" or "Ya Hu/(O He)"

What is the ruling of Sharia on remembering Allah by saying His name itself "Allah, Allah" or "Ya Hu" (O He)?

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Islamic Ruling on Making Du`a (Supplication) Using the Disjointed Letters

What is the ruling on making du'a (supplication) using the disjointed letters, such as: ḤM (Ḥāʾ Mīm), KHYʿṢ (Kāf Hāʾ Yāʾ ʿAyn Ṣād)?
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Islamic Ruling on Reciting Qunut Supplication in Prayers and the Manner of its Performance

What is the Islamic ruling on reciting Qunut supplication in prayers and praying for the people of Gaza?

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Islamic Ruling on Reciting Hizb al-Imam al-Nawawi (May Allah Have Mercy on Him)

What is the ruling of Sharia on reciting Hizb al-Imam al-Nawawi (May Allah Have Mercy on Him) : {In the name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. I say it upon myself, upon my religion, upon my family, upon my children, upon my wealth, upon my companions, upon their religions, upon their possessions. A thousand times: In the name of Allah, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest}; particularly the phrase {upon their religions}? Moreover, is attributing this Hizb to al-Imam A-al-Nawawi valid?

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Islamic Ruling on Using Loud Speakers in Public Places to Offer Recitation of Quran and Adhkar

What is the ruling of Sharia on using external speakers and loud amplifiers to recite the Quran and Adkhar (Remembrances of Allah) in markets and public places?

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Can Dua Change Destiny?

Can Dua change destiny in relation to matters like marriage, work, and the like?

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“Allah is Sufficient for me, and He is the Best Disposer of Affairs” is a Form of Supplication

What is the ruling of Sharia on "Allah is Sufficient for me, and He is the Best Disposer of affairs"? Is it a kind of supplication (Du`aa) or carries a negative meaning?

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Ruling on Counting the Tasbih on both Hands

Is it permissible to count the Tasbih (the glorification of Allah) on both hands or the right hand only? In addition, is it disliked to count the Tasbih on the left hand alone?

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Ruling on Performing Dua` Qunoot in Prayers at this Time of Pandemic

: What is the ruling of Sharia on offering Dua` Qunoot at this time of pandemic? Is it restricted to obligatory congregational prayers or it is permissible to perform it in optional prayers and when praying alone?

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Islamic Ruling on Offering Dhikr and Du`aa in Congregation

What is the Islamic ruling on congregational Dhikr and Du`aa? Should they be limited to what is stated in the Prophetic Sunnah in this regard? Does Dhikr help ward off affliction?

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Nothing Wrong with Saying the Phrase "Jumu`ah Mubaarakah" or Congratulating with it

What is the ruling of Sharia (Islamic Law) on a Muslim saying to his Muslim brother "Jumu`ah Mubaarakah" or congratulating him with this phrase?

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It is Recommended to Send Blessings upon the Prophet (PBUH)

What is the Islamic ruling on sending blessings upon the Prophet (PBUH) with someone visiting his grave or going for Haj or Umrah?

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