Basics of Religious Education — Page 361
361 361 361 361 361 Prayers and Worship for the Centenary of Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya Hadrat Khalifatul Masih V aa , in his Friday sermon on May 27, 2005, advised the Jama`at to make spiritual preparation for the Khilafat Centennial celebrations in 2008, through prayers and worship as given below: ♦ Observe one optional fast every month and pray to keep Khilafat-e-Ahmadiyya established ♦ Offer two rakaa`at Nafl prayer daily for the prosperity and stability of the Jama`at. ♦ Recite Surah Faatihah seven times daily and ponder on its meanings to be safe from all kinds of mischief and disorders. ♦ Recite 11 times daily the Qur’anic prayer (2:251): O our Lord, pour forth steadfastness upon us and make our steps firm, and help us against the disbelieving people. ♦ Recite 11 times daily the prayer of the Holy Prophet sa : O Allah! We make You a shield against the enemy and we seek Your protection against their evil designs. (Abu Dawood-Kitab-us-Salaat). ♦ Recite 33 time daily the Qur’anic prayer (3:9): O our Lord, let not our hearts become perverse after Thou hast guided us; and bestow on us mercy from Thyself; surely, Thou alone art the Bestower. ♦ Recite 33 times daily - the prayer for forgiveness: O our Lord, let not our hearts become perverse after Thou hast guided us; and bestow on us mercy from Thyself; surely, Thou alone art the Bestower. ♦ Recite 33 times daily the following Tasbeeh and Tahmeed (Glorification and Praise) : Holy is Allah and worthy of all priase, Holy is Allah, the Great. O Allah, bless Muhammad sa and the people of Muhammad sa. ♦ Recite 33 times daily the Durood Shareef