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- The Ahle Sunnah Wal Jamaat believes that to recite
after every Salaah and at other times, the following verses: "As Salaatu Was
Salaamu Alaika Ya Rasoolullah" (Peace and Blessings upon you, O Messenger of
Allah), or to recite "As Alukash Shafaa'atu Ya Rasoolullah" (I seek from
you Shafaa'at 'Intercession', O Messenger of Allah) is totally permissible.
- The following Hadith proves that it is permissible to
utter the above-mentioned words. Ten great Scholars of Islam have certified this
Hadith Shareef. A Sahabi, who was blind by birth, was taught a special Du'a by
the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), which he was to recite
after every Salaah. The Du'a is as follows: "Allahumma Inni As Aluka Wa Ata
Wajjahu Ilaika Binabiyika Muhammadin Nabiyyir rahmati Ya Muhammadu Inni Ata
Wajjahu Bika ila Rabbi Fi Haajati haazihi lituqda li. Allahumma Fashaf'fi'u Fiya".
(O Allah, I ask from you, and turn towards you through the Wasila (Medium) of
Your Nabi Muhammad sallal laahu alaihi wasallam, who is indeed a Prophet
of Mercy. O Muhammad, with your Wasila (Medium) I turn towards Allah for my need
so that it may be bestowed. O Allah, accept the Prophet's intercession for me).
- Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Omar (radi Allahu anhu) once
suffered from a cramp. Someone advised him to remember the person whom he loved
the most. The great companion then proclaimed loudly, "Ya Muhammadah." It
is recorded that he was immediately relieved. (Kitaabul Adaabul Mufrad)
- It is an established practice of the people of Medina
Shareef to proclaim "Ya Muhammadah" in times of difficulty and anxiety.
(Naseem-ur Riyaaz)
- A drought, which was known as "Aamur Ramadah" once,
occurred during the Caliphate of Hazrat Umar Farouk (radi Allahu anhu).
His tribe, the Bani Muzaina, approached him and complained that they were dying
of hunger, and thus requested the Caliph to sacrifice a few sheep. When he told
them that there was nothing left of the sheep, they still insisted. After the
sheep were cut and cleaned they noticed that only red bones were to be seen.
Hazrat Bilal (radi Allahu anhu), seeing this state of affairs, proclaimed
loudly, "Ya Muhammadah", in grief and concern. He was then blessed with
seeing the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in his dream, who
informed him of future glad tidings which did occur later on.
- Imaam-e-Mujtahid Sayyidi Abdur Rahman Huzaili Kufi Masoodi (radi Allahu anhu) was the grandson of Hazrat Abdullah ibn Masood
(radi Allahu anhu). He was also a very great Jurist and a Taabi'in of high
rank. It is stated that he used to wear a long hat with the inscribed words, "Muhammad, Ya Mansoor."
- Imaan ibn Jouzi (radi Allahu anhu), in his book, "Oyunil Hikaayat", narrates a strange and amazing incident of three brothers
who were constantly engaged in Jihad (Holy Islamic War). He narrates: Once,
while engaged in Jihad with the Christians of Rome, they were captured and
tortured. The King informed them that if they adopted the religion of
Christianity he would set them free. The brothers refused to do so. Instead they
all proclaimed aloud, "Ya Muhammadah." The King became furious and
ordered two of the brothers to be thrown into boiling oil. After a while, the
youngest escaped from the clutches of his capturers accompanied by the daughter
of the King, who was amazed at the piety of the young Muslim. Six months later
when they were about to be married, the two martyred brothers amazingly appeared
accompanied by a group of Angels. When it was inquired as to how they had
survived they replied: "When you saw us being thrown into the boiling oil,
you indeed saw the truth, yet as we entered the pot, we entered into the high
stages of Jannah." Imam ibn Jouzi (radi Allahu anhu) states that the
brothers lived in Syria and were extremely famous. Many couplets have been
written in their praise. This incident has been shortened.
- Our object here is to highlight how beneficial it is to
call out to the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). We have seen
that the brothers at a time of extreme perils and danger did not hesitate in
calling to the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). How were they
rewarded? They were rewarded with such blessing that the two Shuhada immediately
entered Jannah, while the youngest brother was saved and married the King's
daughter, and the two Shuhada were actually given permission to attend the
marriage of their younger brother accompanied by a group of Angels.
- Hazrat Shah Wali'ullah Dehlwi (radi Allahu anhu)
states: "I cannot perceive anyone besides the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu
alaihi wasallam) who, for the depressed person at times of calamities, will
forward a helping hand." (Ateebul Ghanum fi Madh-e-Sayyadal Arabi Wal Ajam)
- Hazrat Shah Wali'ullah Dehlwi (radi Allahu anhu)
explains: In the august court of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi
wasallam) one should consider oneself insignificant and inferior. With a
broken heart and with total sincerity, one should call to the Prophet (sallal
laahu alaihi wasallam) in Du'a. The person will indeed attain salvation if
he states: "O Rasool of Allah! O Unique among the Creation! I seek your
favour on the Day of Justice. On that Day when there will be a great test, only
you, O Prophet of Allah, would give security from all calamities! I have turned
to you for salvation and have my trust in you." (Madhiyaa Hamziya)
- More than 40 great Scholars and Saints also believed that
it is permissible to call out to great Saints and Prophets for assistance. Among
them being Hazrat Uthman bin Haneef (radi Allahu anhu), Hazrat Abdullah
ibn Abbas (radi Allahu anhu), Imaam Bukhari (radi Allahu anhu),
Imaam Muslim (radi Allahu anhu), Imaam Tabraani (radi Allahu anhu),
Imaam ibn Jouzi (radi Allahu anhu), Ghousal A'zam, Syed Abdul Qaadir
Jilaani (radi Allahu anhu), Imaam Jalalludeen Suyutwi (radi Allahu
anhu), Imaam Abdul Wahab Sha'raani (radi Allahu anhu), Sayyedi Ahmed
Kabeer-e-Awliya Badawi (radi Allahu anhu), Shah Wali'ullah Dehlwi (radi Allahu anhu), etc.
- The most beautiful proof of calling to the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is in the Attahiyaat, wherein every
worshipper salutes and calls unto the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).
If by using the Nida, causes one to be guilty of Shirk, then how is it that it
is found in the Salaah?
- Some individuals state that, one does not have the
intention of calling to the Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in the
Attahiyaat, rather one is merely conveying a message. This opinion is without
basis. Therefore, when we are reciting the Attahiyaat, we should not possess
this belief, rather we should believe that we are directly addressing the Holy
Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and sending Salaams to him, upon
oneself and upon all the pious of the Ummah.
- It is recorded in the books, "Tanweerul Absaar"
and "Sharah Durre Mukhtaar" that: "The intention which one must
possess at the time of reciting the Tashahud is the concentration on the meaning
of this, that is, in other words, one must remember that one is sending Salaams
upon the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and that one is praising
Allah Almighty. One must be assured of the fact that one is sending Salaams and
not merely relaying a message."
- Allama Hasan Sharanbulaani (radi Allahu anhu), in
his book, "Maraqi-ul-Falah", states: "Numerous Ulema have in fact
clarified this belief. There are some misled individuals who profess that
because Angels are deputized to convey the Salaams to the Holy Prophet (sallal
laahu alaihi wasallam), one should not use the Harf-e-Nidaa. What these
enlightened individuals have forgotten is that twice daily the deeds of the
Ummati are placed in front of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).
In many authentic Ahadith, it is quite clearly stated that all deeds of the
individual are placed in front of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam),
the deceased family and the deceased parents."
- Hazrat Imaam Abdullah ibn Mubarruk (radi Allahu anhu),
narrated by Hazrat Sa'eed ibn Musayyib (radi Allahu anhu), who states: "Not a day or night passes by, without the deeds of the Ummati are being placed
in front of the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). Therefore the Holy
Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) recognizes his followers in two ways,
firstly by their Alamat (signs) and secondly by their Amaal (deeds)."
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