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Question:
I
saw a dream in which I encountered a venerable spiritual elder. As I conversed
with him concerning my tribulations, the elder instructed me to recite the Āyah
Karīmah (the supplication of Jonah). As I began reciting the verse aloud to
him, I awakened from sleep.
Answer:
Put
the spiritual instruction received in your dream into practice as follows:
every night following the Isha prayer, recite Āyah Karīmah (لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ إِنِّي كُنْتُ
مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ) 41
times, preceded and followed by Durood Sharif eleven times, and supplicate for
your intended purpose. It is essential to maintain ritual ablution (wuḍū’) during recitation. Women must suspend recitation
during their monthly cycle, keeping count of the missed days to complete the
full tally subsequently.
Question:
I
came across the "Special Prayer for Livelihood" prescribed in your
column. My financial circumstances deteriorate by the day, leaving me mired in
economic anxiety. I humbly request that you grant me formal authorization (ijāzah)
to practice this spiritual litany.
Answer:
You
are granted authorization for this practice; may Allah Almighty alleviate your
hardships. Every night following the Isha prayer, recite Āyat al-Kursī
up to the word ‘Aẓīm 41 times, preceded and concluded by Durood Sharif
eleven times, and beseech Allah Almighty for abundance in honorable sustenance.