بِسْمِ اللهِ الَّذِي لَا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَلَا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ”
In the Name of Allah, Who with His Name nothing can cause harm in the earth nor in the heavens, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing
To be recited three times
Brief Commentary
The Prophet (SallaAllahu ‘alayhi wasallam) said that reciting this supplication three times in the morning and evening will protect a person, such that nothing can harm him, and no calamity shall befall him [1]
This supplication begins by saying, “In the name of Allah” but doesn’t specify what we are saying it for. This means there is an implied meaning here, and this is general for most instances where we begin by mentioning the name of Allah, we imply something related to the action e.g. before eating we say “In the name of Allah”, implying “In the name of Allah I eat”, before reciting the Qur’an, we say “In the name of Allah”, implying, “In the name of Allah I recite”
In this supplication, there is an implied meaning, in that we are actually saying, “In the name of Allah I seek refuge”
In this supplication, we are not seeking refuge or aid from Allah directly, but we are seeking it with His name. Such is the magnificence of Allah, that even His name alone is sufficient for protection
With the protection of Allah’s name, nothing in the earth can harm you, whether it is a human, jinn, animal, electronic device, or anything else
With the protection of Allah’s name, nothing in the heavens can harm you, whether it is rain, wind, hurricane, lightning, or anything else
Allah is “the All-Hearing” so He can hear all voices at the same time, no matter how low the voice is, and whatever language it is in. He hears it, understands it, and answers it if it is calling Him. All of these meanings are encompassed within this name
Allah is “the All-Knowing” so He knows everything, whether hidden or apparent, whether past, present, or future.
Action Points
Allah’s name is great, so use it before you begin any important matter, such as acts of worship, leaving the house, commencing a task, etc.
When reciting this supplication, ensure your heart’s presence, it’s humility, whilst mentioning Allah’s most beautiful names. Be conscious of the Almighty’s greatness, so that you can truly benefit from this supplication
Make sure you contemplate over Allah’s names, for Allah is “the All-Hearing”, so He hears you whilst you recite this supplication, and He is “the All-Knowing”, so He knows your need when you are reciting this supplication
Imam Al-Qurtubi said “this is an authentic narration, and a true statement based upon textual evidence and experience. Since I heard it, I acted upon it so nothing harmed me until I left it. I was stung by a scorpion at night, and when I pondered over this, I realised I had forgotten to say this supplication that night”. [2]
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Hadith, reported by Abu Dawud, hadith number 5088, Al-Tirmidhi, hadith number 3388, Ibn Majah, hadith number 3869, and Al-Nasaa’i, hadith number 10178
Al-Futoohat Al-Rabbaniyah by Ibn Allaan, 3/100
Our Hearts Die By Way of 10 Things
Ibraaheem bin Aadam (may Allah have mercy upon him) was passing by the market place of al-Basrah and the people gathered around him and said: “Oh father of Ishaaq, why is it that we supplicate but our supplications are not answered?” He said: “That’s because your hearts have died by way of 10 things!” They said: “What are they?!”
He said:
(1) You know Allah but you haven’t fulfilled His right (over you).
(2) You claimed you love the Messenger of Allah (sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), then you abandoned his Sunnah.
(3) You have read/recited the Qur’aan but you didn’t implement it.
(4) You have eaten (from) the favor of Allah (upon you) but didn’t fulfill showing gratitude for it.
(5) You said: Indeed the Shaytaan is your enemy but you agreed with him (by obeying him when he calls you to do evil).
(6) You said: Indeed the Paradise is the truth but you didn’t work for it.
(7) You said: Indeed the Hell-Fire is true, but you didn’t flee from it.
(8) You said: Indeed death is true but you didn’t prepare for it.
(9) You woke up from the (state of) sleeping and busied yourself with the faults of the people leaving off your own faults.
(10) You buried your dead but didn’t take a lesson from them.
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Source: Jaami’ Bayaan al-‘Ilm wa Fadlih, vol. 2, p. 12.
Translated by Abu Yusuf Khaleefah
Don't label or call anyone Shaheed or Martyr
⚡ We cannot and should not label anyone as "Shaheed" (martyr) with surety, except those for whom Allaah declared/confirmed their martyrdom in the Qur'aan or through His Prophet in the Sunnah; for all others, we can only pray that Allaah accepts them as "Shaheed".
For we live in an age where the title of “Shaheed” (martyr) is given to anyone and everyone in wholesale. The one who kills himself is called a “Shaheed”; the one who blows-up himself is called a “Shaheed”; the one who is killed while confronting the military of his own country is labeled as “Shaheed”; the one who abandoned his prayer but was killed in a demonstration/rally is labeled as “Shaheed”. It becomes worse when at the death of some people are seen rushing to praise him/her.
Allaah’s help is sought and to Him we complain.
Narrated Umm al-`Alaa’: When the Ansaar drew lots as to which of the Muhaajiroon (emigrants) should dwell with which of the Ansaar, the name of `Uthmaan Ibn Madh`oon came out (to be in their lot). Umm al-`Alaa’ further said: `Uthmaan stayed with us, and we nursed him when he got sick, but he died. We shrouded him in his clothes, and Allaah’s Messenger ﷺ came to our house and I (Umm al-`Alaa’) said, (addressing the dead `Uthmaan): “O Abu al-Saa’ib! May Allaah be merciful to you. I testify that Allaah has honored you.” The Prophet ﷺ said to me: ❝How do you know that Allaah has honored him?❞ I replied: “I do not know, O Allaah’s Messenger ﷺ! May my parents be sacrificed for you.” Allaah’s Messenger ﷺ said: ❝As regards `Uthmaan, by Allaah he has died and I really wish him every good, yet, by Allaah, although I am Allaah’s Messenger (ﷺ), I do not know what will be done to him.❞ Umm al- `Alaa’ added: “By Allaah, I shall never attest the piety of anyone after him.”
📚 [Saheeh al-Bukaaree (1243, 2687, 3929, 7003, 7018)]
⚡More evidence that it is allowed to pray at home and abandon the congregation when there is Shar`ee need or excuse, even if the people dislike it
🌟Hadeeth #1:
Imaam al-Bukhaaree mentioned the chapter heading: “Chapter: Not to attend the Jumu`ah prayer if it is raining."
Narrated Muhammad Ibn Seereen: On a rainy day Ibn `Abbqas رضي الله عنهما said to his Muadh-dhin: “After saying: “Ash-hadu anna Muhammadar-Rasoolullaah” (I testify that Muhammad is Allaah's Messenger ﷺ), do not say: “Haiya `Alas-Salaah” (come for the prayer) but say: “Pray in your houses.” (The man did so). But the people disliked it. Ibn `Abbaas said: “It was done by one who was much better than I (i.e. the Prophet ﷺ). No doubt, the Jumu`ah prayer is compulsory but I dislike to put you to task by bringing you out walking in mud and slush.”
📚[Saheehain]
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🌟Hadeeth #2:
It was narrated from Ibn `Abbaas رضي الله عنهما that the Prophet ﷺ said: ❝Whoever hears the call and does not come, his prayer is not valid, except for those who have an excuse.❞
📚[Sunan Ibn Maajah (793) and graded as “Saheeh” by Shaikh al-Albaanee. See al-Irwaa (551) for more on this Hadeeth]
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📑Note:
1️⃣ It is clear from these two Ahaadeeth that if there is a
Shar`ee excuse, then the people are exempted from attending the prayers in congregation. If they are excused for not attending the congregation because of rain, then not attending the congregation due to the widespread of diseases and illness takes precedence, especially if they are contagious. This is further supported by the following Hadeeth:
`Amr al-Shareed reported that his father said: Among the delegation of Thaqeef there was a man who suffered from leprosy. The Prophet ﷺ sent word to him saying: “Go back, for I have accepted your pledge.”
📚[Saheeh Muslim (2231)]
2️⃣ The unawareness or ignorance of some people should not bother you. The companions of Ibn `Abbaas disliked his action, but what he did was based upon sure knowledge. Therefore, the emotions are to be ignored when there is sure knowledge, as Allaah تعالى says:
وَمَا لَهُم بِهِ مِنْ عِلْمٍ ۖ إِن يَتَّبِعُونَ إِلَّا الظَّنَّ ۖ وَإِنَّ الظَّنَّ لَا يُغْنِي مِنَ الْحَقِّ شَيْئًا
{And they have thereof no knowledge. They follow not except assumption, and indeed, assumption avails not against the truth at all.}
📚 [Surah al-Najm (53): 28]
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