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““INTRODUCTION TO STUDY OF INTRODUCTION TO STUDY OF TAUTAUHHEED – (AQA’ID)EED – (AQA’ID)””

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WHAT IS “ WHAT IS “ TAWASSUL “ ? TAWASSUL “ ?

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The term “The term “ “ pronounce ‘“ pronounce ‘TAWAS-SULTAWAS-SUL’ – is from the word ’ – is from the word

’ ’WASALAWASALA’ – “’ – “seek to gain access; to solicit; to implore; to seek to gain access; to solicit; to implore; to

turn with a request; make use of a meansturn with a request; make use of a means” etc., from which we then ” etc., from which we then

get the word:get the word:

- - “ - - “ WASA-IL WASA-IL (sing.)(sing.) ““WASII-LAH WASII-LAH (pl.)(pl.) - meaning : - meaning :

““means, medium, way, position, status, etc.means, medium, way, position, status, etc.””


Generally we refer this term to the : Generally we refer this term to the :

“ “ way, or means of attaining something, a cause to seek an effect,way, or means of attaining something, a cause to seek an effect,””

This can be applied to refer to physical laws too, as in physical laws of This can be applied to refer to physical laws too, as in physical laws of

causality, etc. but our concern here when speaking of causality, etc. but our concern here when speaking of TAWASSULTAWASSUL is is

in spiritual or religious matters, the unseen in spiritual or religious matters, the unseen ((GHAYBIYYAHGHAYBIYYAH), as in ), as in

making making Du’aDu’a, , gaining blessings, safety, prosperity, longevity, etcgaining blessings, safety, prosperity, longevity, etc ..


Thus in the study of Thus in the study of TAUTAUHHEEDEED, by this term, we specifically mean : , by this term, we specifically mean :

“ “ making request, petition, supplication by way of, or by means of, making request, petition, supplication by way of, or by means of,

something being sought in matters of religious domain or something being sought in matters of religious domain or

metaphysical realmmetaphysical realm””

And these kinds of And these kinds of WASILAHWASILAH ( (sought in matters of religious domain sought in matters of religious domain

or metaphysical realm) cannot be truly known, or metaphysical realm) cannot be truly known, except by (TAUQIF) except by (TAUQIF)

reliance and guidance of Allah’sreliance and guidance of Allah’s revelation revelation ( in ( in Al-QUR’ANAl-QUR’AN and and As-As-

SUNNAHSUNNAH).).


“ “O ye who believe! (Be conscious of and) do your duty to O ye who believe! (Be conscious of and) do your duty to

Allah, seek the Allah, seek the WASILAHWASILAH (means of approach) unto Him, and (means of approach) unto Him, and

strive (with might and main) in His cause: that ye may strive (with might and main) in His cause: that ye may

prosper.” prosper.”

((Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5:35Qur’an: Ma-idah: 5:35))

ALLAH (SWT) COMMANDSALLAH (SWT) COMMANDS


Early Muslim scholars commented that the term Early Muslim scholars commented that the term WASILAHWASILAH in this in this

verse means verse means AL-QURBAHAL-QURBAH i.e. “ i.e. “seeking nearnessseeking nearness” . Thus ” . Thus

TAWASSULTAWASSUL is defined: is defined:

“ “ seeking nearness to, or making request, petition, supplication to seeking nearness to, or making request, petition, supplication to

Allah by way of, or by means of, something to ensure success of Allah by way of, or by means of, something to ensure success of

what is being sought what is being sought ””


IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE :IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE :

Some peoples’ understanding of Some peoples’ understanding of TAWASSULTAWASSUL (generally translated) (generally translated)

as as “ “ intermediariesintermediaries” ” is ambiguous and inaccurate, and may lead to is ambiguous and inaccurate, and may lead to

a misunderstanding of Islamic concept of worship.a misunderstanding of Islamic concept of worship.

Note here that Allah SWT uses the termNote here that Allah SWT uses the term “ “WASILAH WASILAH ” ”

(ref: Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 35).(ref: Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5: 35).


The word for The word for ““intermediaryintermediary” ” in Arabic which is in Arabic which is

- - WASIWASITwTwAHAH “, “, although can also refer to although can also refer to ““means or means or

mediummedium”, ”, but it has a different nuance as compared to the term but it has a different nuance as compared to the term “ “

-- WASILAH.WASILAH.””




Whenever the English word Whenever the English word ““intermediaryintermediary” ” is used, inadvertently it is used, inadvertently it

evoke in one’s mind, a distinct separation between two things, which evoke in one’s mind, a distinct separation between two things, which

it is linking or bridging – sort of a go-between.it is linking or bridging – sort of a go-between.

But worship (But worship (‘IBAADAH‘IBAADAH) in Islam to Allah SWT ) in Islam to Allah SWT is direct and does not is direct and does not

requirerequire any any “ “intermediariesintermediaries” ” as in some other religionsas in some other religions..


This point must be clarified, because there are people who are quick This point must be clarified, because there are people who are quick

to assume as though we Muslims regard Allah to be ‘to assume as though we Muslims regard Allah to be ‘remote ; or remote ; or

detached; cut-off; etcdetached; cut-off; etc,’ – and that ,’ – and that ‘‘intermediariesintermediaries’ ’ are therefore are therefore

needed, or are essential, as ‘go-between’. This is not a correct view!needed, or are essential, as ‘go-between’. This is not a correct view!

They may have been hasty and have erroneously ‘They may have been hasty and have erroneously ‘assumedassumed’ Islamic ’ Islamic

theology to be similarly understood like some other religions.theology to be similarly understood like some other religions.



Islam rejects such notionIslam rejects such notion..

We Muslims are already convinced and conscious of Allah’s We Muslims are already convinced and conscious of Allah’s

intimate presence, nearness and omnipotence. intimate presence, nearness and omnipotence.


““AND IF My servants ask thee (Muhammad) AND IF My servants ask thee (Muhammad) about Me - about Me - behold, I am nearbehold, I am near””

((Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 186Qur’an: Baqarah: 2: 186))


And our daily worship requires us to have a direct communion : And our daily worship requires us to have a direct communion :

““Worship Allah as though you see Him, if not, certainly He sees youWorship Allah as though you see Him, if not, certainly He sees you.” .”


““NOW, VERILY, it is We who have created man, and NOW, VERILY, it is We who have created man, and

We know what his innermost self whispers within him: We know what his innermost self whispers within him:

for We are closer to him than his neck-veinfor We are closer to him than his neck-vein.”.”

((Qur’an: Qaf: 50: 16Qur’an: Qaf: 50: 16))


It is in making our request to Allah – in It is in making our request to Allah – in Du’aDu’a, , munajatmunajat, etc. that , etc. that

the humility in ourselves, i.e. knowing how insignificant and the humility in ourselves, i.e. knowing how insignificant and

undeserving we are, that we are therefore taught to seek this undeserving we are, that we are therefore taught to seek this

WASILAHWASILAH - - asas “ “means of imploring, or to strengthen or support our means of imploring, or to strengthen or support our

request or petitionrequest or petition,” - ,” - lest we feel hopeless and despair as, in our lest we feel hopeless and despair as, in our

humility we would have deemed ourselves as being unworthy.humility we would have deemed ourselves as being unworthy.

Thus, this verse regarding the use of Thus, this verse regarding the use of WASILAHWASILAH, indicate ways of , indicate ways of

appealing to Allah for His abundant Grace, despite our flaws.appealing to Allah for His abundant Grace, despite our flaws.



We therefore regard We therefore regard TAWASSULTAWASSUL as only amongst the as only amongst the ‘‘AdabAdab’ ’ (right (right

etiquette, approach) which Allah SWT have shown and taught us, etiquette, approach) which Allah SWT have shown and taught us,

from His Compassion and Mercy.from His Compassion and Mercy.

All our pleadings ultimately is directed to Allah SWT , Who Alone is All our pleadings ultimately is directed to Allah SWT , Who Alone is

the Divine, the One Who can fulfil all of our request and needs. the Divine, the One Who can fulfil all of our request and needs. For For

nothing can occur without His Decree and permissionnothing can occur without His Decree and permission..



REMEMBER ALWAYS THAT IN ISLAMREMEMBER ALWAYS THAT IN ISLAM

ALL OUR PLEADINGS, (ALL OUR PLEADINGS, (DU’ADU’A) SUUPLICATION, ETC. ULTIMATELY IS ) SUUPLICATION, ETC. ULTIMATELY IS

DIRECTED TO ALLAH, WHO ALONE IS THE DIVINE WITHOUT DIRECTED TO ALLAH, WHO ALONE IS THE DIVINE WITHOUT

PARTNERS, THE ONE WHO CAN FULFIL ALL OUR REQUESTS AND PARTNERS, THE ONE WHO CAN FULFIL ALL OUR REQUESTS AND

NEEDS – AND NEEDS – AND NOT THE NOT THE ‘‘WASILAHWASILAH’ .’ .



IMPORTANT VERSES TO REMEMBER :IMPORTANT VERSES TO REMEMBER :


““When My servants ask thee concerning Me, I am indeed When My servants ask thee concerning Me, I am indeed

close (to them); I listen to the prayer of every suppliant when close (to them); I listen to the prayer of every suppliant when

he calls on Me; he calls on Me; let them also with a will listen to My call and let them also with a will listen to My call and

believe in Mebelieve in Me; that they may walk in the right way.” ; that they may walk in the right way.”





And your Lord says: "And your Lord says: "Call on (supplicate to) Me; I will answer Call on (supplicate to) Me; I will answer

your your ((Du’aDu’a -Prayer): But those who are too arrogant to serve -Prayer): But those who are too arrogant to serve

Me will surely find themselves in Hell in humiliation!" Me will surely find themselves in Hell in humiliation!"

((Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 60Qur’an: Ghafir: 40: 60))


BACK TO ALLAH’S (SWT) COMMANDBACK TO ALLAH’S (SWT) COMMAND

“ “O ye who believe! (O ye who believe! (IT-TAQULLAHIT-TAQULLAH -Be conscious of and) do your -Be conscious of and) do your

duty to Allah, seek the duty to Allah, seek the WASILAHWASILAH (means of approach) unto Him, (means of approach) unto Him,

and strive (with might and main) in His cause: that ye may and strive (with might and main) in His cause: that ye may

prosper.” prosper.”

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From this verse From this verse ((Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5:35Qur’an: Maa-idah: 5:35) ) the first command to be the first command to be

noted is Allah’s command towardsnoted is Allah’s command towards TAQWATAQWA (“ (“consciousness and consciousness and

fear of transgressing Allah’s commandfear of transgressing Allah’s command”).”).

Then only comes the command Then only comes the command ““to seek a way or the means or to seek a way or the means or

approachapproach” – ” – WASILAH WASILAH – to Allah– to Allah..




The significance of this is that:The significance of this is that:

[1] [1] TAQWATAQWA already implies upholding of already implies upholding of TAUTAUHHEEDEED. . Thus, as long as a Thus, as long as a

Muslim keep this in mind, his using of a Muslim keep this in mind, his using of a ‘‘WASILAHWASILAH’ is never to be ’ is never to be

regarded as regarded as ‘‘SHIRKSHIRK’. ’. For us Muslims, we are to even correct the For us Muslims, we are to even correct the

MUSHRIKUNMUSHRIKUN (the polytheists) by asserting that other than Allah (the polytheists) by asserting that other than Allah

SWT, all others are mere creations in need of Allah SWT, and that SWT, all others are mere creations in need of Allah SWT, and that

these too also have to seek some form of these too also have to seek some form of WASILAHWASILAH - as means of - as means of

approach to Allah SWT – the way ordained as in Qur’an: Maa-idah: approach to Allah SWT – the way ordained as in Qur’an: Maa-idah:

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AS WHAT ALLAH (SWT) HAS ASSERTEDAS WHAT ALLAH (SWT) HAS ASSERTED

“ “Those whom they call upon are themselves seeking the means of

access to their Lord (WASILAH), each trying to be nearer to Him.

They crave for His Mercy and dread His chastisement. Surely your

Lord's punishment is to be feared.” .”

((Qur’an: Al-Isra’: 17: 57Qur’an: Al-Isra’: 17: 57))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

REMEMBER THIS IMPORTANT DZIKRREMEMBER THIS IMPORTANT DZIKR

LAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WALAA- ILAA-HA- IL-LALLAAHU - WAHHDAHU –DAHU –LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU – LAA – SHAREE-KA LAH, LAHUL-MULKU –

WALAHUL-WALAHUL-HHAMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA AMD, WA-HUWA - ‘ALAA KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,KUL-LI- SHAY -INQ- QADEER,

““There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) There is no god (none has the right to be worshipped) except Allexcept Allaah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs h, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all sovereignty and praise and He is All-Powerful over all sovereignty and praise and He is All-Powerful over all things .”all things .”



The next significance of this is that:The next significance of this is that:

[2] In fact, [2] In fact, TAWASSULTAWASSUL is a command, and should be regarded as part is a command, and should be regarded as part

of of ““cause and effectcause and effect” ” amongst Allah’s ways. Therefore anamongst Allah’s ways. Therefore any y

WASILAHWASILAH are not to be regarded as being independent of Allah, are not to be regarded as being independent of Allah,

but can have possible effect only with Allah’s Will or permissionbut can have possible effect only with Allah’s Will or permission ..




[3] Thus, if a person was to [3] Thus, if a person was to ““seek a way or meansseek a way or means” ” but thinking that but thinking that

thethe WASILAHWASILAH possesses independent power from Allah SWT, possesses independent power from Allah SWT, only only

then can he be said then can he be said to be guilty of to be guilty of ‘SHIRK‘SHIRK’’ ( sin of setting up a ( sin of setting up a

partner or rival to Allah SWT).partner or rival to Allah SWT).




[4] The difference of opinion regarding [4] The difference of opinion regarding TAWASSUL TAWASSUL amongst certain amongst certain

Muslim scholars is on legal ‘validity’, i.e. regarding “Muslim scholars is on legal ‘validity’, i.e. regarding “what can what can be be

accepted and accepted and what cannot be what cannot be accepted as accepted as WASILAHWASILAH” – according to ” – according to

the basis of the basis of SHARI’AHSHARI’AH (Islamic principles).(Islamic principles).


AGAIN REMEMBER THE IMPORTANT DZIKRAGAIN REMEMBER THE IMPORTANT DZIKR





WHAT ALL MUSLIM SCHOLARS HAVE AGREED UPON ( IJMA’ ) :WHAT ALL MUSLIM SCHOLARS HAVE AGREED UPON ( IJMA’ ) :

According toAccording to SHARI’AHSHARI’AH, , all scholars accept that there are 3 types of all scholars accept that there are 3 types of

WASILAH WASILAH ::

[1] [1] TAWASSULTAWASSUL petitioning apetitioning a Du’aDu’a (supplication) by using or invoking (supplication) by using or invoking

the Most Beautiful Names of Allah the Most Beautiful Names of Allah ((AL-ASMA-AL-AL-ASMA-AL-HHUSNAUSNA).).



“ “The most beautiful names belong to Allah: so call The most beautiful names belong to Allah: so call

(supplicate) on Him by (invoking) them”(supplicate) on Him by (invoking) them”

((Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 180Qur’an: A’raf: 7: 180))

ONE OF THE BASIS (DALIL)



Whenever the Prophet Whenever the Prophet ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص is faced with a difficult situation or is faced with a difficult situation or

matter, he would supplicate (to Allah with this Du’a): matter, he would supplicate (to Allah with this Du’a):

““YAA HAYYU YAA HAYYU (O the Ever Living), (O the Ever Living), YAA QAYYUM YAA QAYYUM (O the Ever Existing), (O the Ever Existing),

BI-RAHMATIKA BI-RAHMATIKA (by Your Mercy) (by Your Mercy) AS-TA-GHITHAS-TA-GHITH (I seek help).” (I seek help).”

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According toAccording to SHARI’AHSHARI’AH, , all scholars accept that there are 3 types of all scholars accept that there are 3 types of

WASILAH WASILAH ::

[2] [2] TAWASSULTAWASSUL petitioning apetitioning a Du’aDu’a (supplication) (supplication) by using or mentioning by using or mentioning

one’s own righteous deeds which one had done sincerely for one’s own righteous deeds which one had done sincerely for

AllahAllah..




"Our Lord! "Our Lord! we believe we believe in what thou hast revealed, and in what thou hast revealed, and we follow we follow

the Messenger; then write us down among those who bear the Messenger; then write us down among those who bear

witness.”witness.”

((Qur’an: Aali ’Imran: 3: 53Qur’an: Aali ’Imran: 3: 53))



REFLECTION:

In this verse, which contains Allah’s teaching us a Du’a which begun -

firstly by our expressing the affirmation of our Faith (IIMAN) to Allah and

His Revelation following His Messenger ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص – before making our

request.

It shows how our Faith (IIMAN) and our obedience (following Allah’s

Messenger) is to be used as a WASILAH , to reinforce the request.



ANOTHER BASIS (DALIL)

The next basis, is a Hadith in which it narrates the plight of 3 men

trapped in a cave. Each men then made Du’a by using their righteous

deeds (‘AMAL) as WASILAH to request that Allah release them.


One brought up his deeds of looking after his parents; another, his

avoidance of sinning although it would have been easy to commit,

and the third person, his honesty in returning what belongs to others

including additional wealth accrued from it.

All the three of them made TAWASSUL by explicitly mentioning the

following phrases:



NARRATION OF THE 3 MEN TRAPPED IN A CAVE – THEIR TAWASSUL :NARRATION OF THE 3 MEN TRAPPED IN A CAVE – THEIR TAWASSUL :

(after mentioning his ‘amal, he said) (after mentioning his ‘amal, he said) :"O Allah! If what I have :"O Allah! If what I have

done was truly for seeking to please You, then (by this deed I done was truly for seeking to please You, then (by this deed I

ask You to) get us out of this (cave)” – then the cave was ask You to) get us out of this (cave)” – then the cave was

opened and they could get out.”opened and they could get out.”

((Hadith reported by Bukhary and MuslimHadith reported by Bukhary and Muslim))



According to According to SHARI’AHSHARI’AH, all scholars accept that there are 3 types of , all scholars accept that there are 3 types of

WASILAHWASILAH ::

[3] [3] TAWASSUTAWASSULL by seeking a living righteous person ( by seeking a living righteous person (SWSWOLIOLIHHEENEEN) to ) to

make make Du’aDu’a (supplication) or petitioning Allah through using his (supplication) or petitioning Allah through using his

status (entity – status (entity – DzatDzat) of righteousness with Allah.) of righteousness with Allah.


DU’A TAUGHT BY THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. TO A BLIND MAN


( Hadith reported by Tirmidzi from ‘Uthman bin Hunayf ) ( Hadith reported by Tirmidzi from ‘Uthman bin Hunayf )


DU’A TAUGHT BY THE PROPHET S.A.A.W. TO A BLIND MAN


( Hadith reported by Tirmidzi from ‘Uthman bin Hunayf ) ( Hadith reported by Tirmidzi from ‘Uthman bin Hunayf )

“ “O Allah! I ask You O Allah! I ask You and turn to You through our Prophet and turn to You through our Prophet

Muhammad Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص the Prophet of Mercy: the Prophet of Mercy:

O Muhammad! By you (or through you), O Muhammad! By you (or through you), I turn towards your I turn towards your

Lord , the Most Glorious Exalted, that He grants for me my Lord , the Most Glorious Exalted, that He grants for me my

request. O Allah! Grant him the intercession for me.”request. O Allah! Grant him the intercession for me.”


CONSIDER THIS QUR’ANIC VERSE



“ “We sent not an Messenger but to be obeyed, in accordance We sent not an Messenger but to be obeyed, in accordance

with the Will of Allah. If they had only, with the Will of Allah. If they had only, when they were when they were

unjust to themselves come unto thee (Muhammad) and unjust to themselves come unto thee (Muhammad) and

asked Allah's forgiveness and the Messenger had asked asked Allah's forgiveness and the Messenger had asked

forgiveness for themforgiveness for them, they would have found Allah indeed , they would have found Allah indeed

Oft-Returning, Most Merciful.”Oft-Returning, Most Merciful.”

((Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 64Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 64))

CONSIDER THIS QUR’ANIC VERSE


WHAT IF THE OBJECTION IS THAT “THE PROPHET ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص IS DEAD” ?

““Think not of those who are killed in the Way of Think not of those who are killed in the Way of

Allah as dead. Allah as dead. Nay, they are alive, with their LordNay, they are alive, with their Lord, ,

and they have provision.”and they have provision.”

((Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 169Qur’an: Aali ‘Imran: 3: 169))


““Verily Allah, Most Exalted, has angels who are commanded to Verily Allah, Most Exalted, has angels who are commanded to

roam and observe the people on earth. They will convey to me all roam and observe the people on earth. They will convey to me all

the ‘the ‘salams salams ’ from people of my community.”’ from people of my community.”

((Hadith reported by Ahmad, An-Nasa-i, and Ad-DarimiyHadith reported by Ahmad, An-Nasa-i, and Ad-Darimiy))


WHAT IF THE OBJECTION IS THAT “THE PROPHET ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص IS DEAD” ?

DIFFERENCE OF OPINION ( KHILAFIYAH ):DIFFERENCE OF OPINION ( KHILAFIYAH ):

Difference of opinion (Difference of opinion (ikhtilaikhtilaff) amongst Muslim scholars regarding ) amongst Muslim scholars regarding

WASILAHWASILAH are:are:

[A][A] TAWASSULTAWASSUL by seeking the by seeking the Du’aDu’a (supplication) of a righteous person (supplication) of a righteous person

((SWSWOLIOLIHHEEEENN), even after the person has died.), even after the person has died.


Difference of opinion (Difference of opinion (ikhtilafikhtilaf) amongst Muslim scholars regarding ) amongst Muslim scholars regarding

WASILAHWASILAH are:are:

[B][B] TAWASSULTAWASSUL by making the petitioning with a by making the petitioning with a Du’aDu’a (supplication), (supplication),

through mentioning the status (entity – through mentioning the status (entity – DzatDzat) of a righteous person ) of a righteous person

((SWOLISWOLIHHEENEEN) with Allah, after he has died.) with Allah, after he has died.

DIFFERENCE OF OPINION ( KHILAFIYAH ):DIFFERENCE OF OPINION ( KHILAFIYAH ):


SOURCE & BASIS USED BY MOST SCHOLARS:SOURCE & BASIS USED BY MOST SCHOLARS:

USING STATUS OR THE ‘RIGHT’ OF THE PROPHET USING STATUS OR THE ‘RIGHT’ OF THE PROPHET

MUHAMMAD MUHAMMAD ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص ((BI-BI-HHAQQIHIAQQIHI).).

There is a Hadith from our Prophet Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص in reference to

the Qur’anic verse (Baqarah: 37) which narrates how Prophet Adam

a.s. sought forgiveness from Allah. Adam a.s. made this Du’a :

YAA – ROB-BI, AS-A-LUKA – BI-HAQ-QI MUHAM-MADIN – LI-MAA –GHA-FAR-TA-LI


HADITH OF PROPHET ADAM’S DU’A - ON THE AUTHORITY OF ‘UMAR R.A.:HADITH OF PROPHET ADAM’S DU’A - ON THE AUTHORITY OF ‘UMAR R.A.:

"When Adam committed his mistake he said: O my Lord, I am "When Adam committed his mistake he said: O my Lord, I am

asking you to forgive me for the sake of Muhammad. Allah said: asking you to forgive me for the sake of Muhammad. Allah said:

O Adam, and how do you know about Muhammad whom I have O Adam, and how do you know about Muhammad whom I have

not yet created? not yet created?

Adam replied, O my Lord, after You created me with your hand Adam replied, O my Lord, after You created me with your hand

and breathed into me of Your Spirit, I raised my head and saw and breathed into me of Your Spirit, I raised my head and saw

written on the heights of the Throne:written on the heights of the Throne:

LAA- ILAHA -ILLALLAH –MULAA- ILAHA -ILLALLAH –MUHHAMMADUN -RASU-LULLAHAMMADUN -RASU-LULLAH

(There is no god except Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah) (There is no god except Allah, Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah)

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“ “.... I understood that You would not place next to Your Name .... I understood that You would not place next to Your Name

but the Most Beloved One of Your creation.” but the Most Beloved One of Your creation.”

Allah said: “O Adam, I have forgiven you, and were it not for Allah said: “O Adam, I have forgiven you, and were it not for

Muhammad I would not have created you.“Muhammad I would not have created you.“

( ( Reported by al-Hakim in ‘Mustadrak Reported by al-Hakim in ‘Mustadrak ))



COMMENT:

This hadith is declared sound (sahih) by This hadith is declared sound (sahih) by al-Hakimal-Hakim in ‘al-Mustadrak’ in ‘al-Mustadrak’

(2:651), although he acknowledges ‘(2:651), although he acknowledges ‘Abd al-Rahman ibn Zayd ibn Abd al-Rahman ibn Zayd ibn

Aslam’Aslam’, one of its sub-narrators, as weak. , one of its sub-narrators, as weak.

Al-SubkiAl-Subki confirms al-Hakim's authenticationconfirms al-Hakim's authentication;; Qadi `Iyad Qadi `Iyad includes this includes this

among the "sound and famous narrations" in al-Shifa, and he says that among the "sound and famous narrations" in al-Shifa, and he says that

Abu Muhammad al-Makki Abu Muhammad al-Makki andand Abu al-Layth al-SamarqandiAbu al-Layth al-Samarqandi mention it.mention it.



COMMENT:

Ibn al-Jawzi Ibn al-Jawzi also considers it sound (sahih) as he cites it in the first also considers it sound (sahih) as he cites it in the first

chapter of ‘chapter of ‘al-Wafa bi ahwal al-mustafaal-Wafa bi ahwal al-mustafa.’.’

As-SuyutiAs-Suyuti cites this in his Qur'anic commentary ‘al-Durr al-manthur.’cites this in his Qur'anic commentary ‘al-Durr al-manthur.’

Ibn Kathir Ibn Kathir mentions it;mentions it; al-Haythami al-Haythami ; ; al-Bayhaqial-Bayhaqi; ; Abu Nu`aymAbu Nu`aym all all

mentions and accepted this hadith despite knowing ‘Abd al-Rahman mentions and accepted this hadith despite knowing ‘Abd al-Rahman

ibn Zayd ibn Aslam’ to be weak.ibn Zayd ibn Aslam’ to be weak.

OnlyOnly Ibn TaymiyahIbn Taymiyah, , Dhahabi Dhahabi and and al-Asqalanial-Asqalani rejected this Hadithrejected this Hadith..


IMPORTANT DZIKRIMPORTANT DZIKR





SOURCE & BASIS USED BY MOST SCHOLARS:SOURCE & BASIS USED BY MOST SCHOLARS:

HADITH OF ‘UTHMAN IBN HUNAYF REGARDING A MAN IN NEEDHADITH OF ‘UTHMAN IBN HUNAYF REGARDING A MAN IN NEED

CALLING UPON THE DEAD TO MAKE DU’A CALLING UPON THE DEAD TO MAKE DU’A

FOR THE LIVINGFOR THE LIVING

TabaraniTabarani, in his "al-Mu'jam al saghir", reports a hadith from , in his "al-Mu'jam al saghir", reports a hadith from

'Uthman ibn Hunayf that a man repeatedly visited ‘Uthman ibn 'Uthman ibn Hunayf that a man repeatedly visited ‘Uthman ibn

Affan (Allah be pleased with him) concerning something he Affan (Allah be pleased with him) concerning something he

needed, but ‘Uthman paid no attention to him or his need...needed, but ‘Uthman paid no attention to him or his need...



... The man met Ibn Hunayf and complained to him about the ... The man met Ibn Hunayf and complained to him about the

matter - this being after the death (matter - this being after the death (wisalwisal) of the Prophet (Allah ) of the Prophet (Allah

bless him and give him peace) and after the caliphates of Abu bless him and give him peace) and after the caliphates of Abu

Bakr and Umar r.a. - so Uthman ibn Hunayf, who was one of Bakr and Umar r.a. - so Uthman ibn Hunayf, who was one of

the Companions who collected Ahadith and was learned in the the Companions who collected Ahadith and was learned in the

religion , said to him: religion , said to him:


"Go to the place of ablution and perform ablution ("Go to the place of ablution and perform ablution (wudu’wudu’), then ), then

come to the mosque, perform two rak'as of prayer therein, and come to the mosque, perform two rak'as of prayer therein, and

say: say:



"Go to the place of ablution and perform ablution ("Go to the place of ablution and perform ablution (wudu’wudu’), then ), then

come to the mosque, perform two rak'as of prayer therein, and come to the mosque, perform two rak'as of prayer therein, and

say: say:


“ “O Allah! I ask You and turn to You through our Prophet O Allah! I ask You and turn to You through our Prophet

Muhammad Muhammad ملسو هيلع هللا ىلصملسو هيلع هللا ىلص . the Prophet of Mercy: . the Prophet of Mercy:

O Muhammad! By you (or through you), I turn towards your O Muhammad! By you (or through you), I turn towards your

Lord , the Most Glorious Exalted, that He grants for me my Lord , the Most Glorious Exalted, that He grants for me my

request. O Allah! Grant him the intercession for me.”request. O Allah! Grant him the intercession for me.”


A DU’A CONTAINING TAWASSUL AS NARRATED BY IBN ‘ABID DUNYAA DU’A CONTAINING TAWASSUL AS NARRATED BY IBN ‘ABID DUNYA

In the book “In the book “Mujab al-Du’a Mujab al-Du’a (Fulfilment of Supplications)” Ibn ‘Abid (Fulfilment of Supplications)” Ibn ‘Abid

Dunya narrates incident that occurred : Abu Hashim reported that Dunya narrates incident that occurred : Abu Hashim reported that

Katsir ibn Muhammad ibnu Katsir ibn Rifa’ah who said: A man Katsir ibn Muhammad ibnu Katsir ibn Rifa’ah who said: A man

came to Abdul Malik ibn Sa’id ibn Abjar. On seeing the man Abdul came to Abdul Malik ibn Sa’id ibn Abjar. On seeing the man Abdul

Malik detect in him a chronic disease, whereby he taught the man Malik detect in him a chronic disease, whereby he taught the man

a Du’a.a Du’a.

Al-Hamdulillah! Allah granted a cure through this Du’a.Al-Hamdulillah! Allah granted a cure through this Du’a.



((Ref: Qa-idah JalilahRef: Qa-idah Jalilah) Ibn Taimiyyah also agree that this ) Ibn Taimiyyah also agree that this Du’aDu’a

(and of similar manner) has been narrated and practiced by (and of similar manner) has been narrated and practiced by

the Muslim scholars of the the Muslim scholars of the Salafus-soliheenSalafus-soliheen generations : generations :



“ “Allah, Allah, Allah, is my Robb (i.e. God, Lord, Sustainer) , Allah, Allah, Allah, is my Robb (i.e. God, Lord, Sustainer) ,

I do not ascribe anything as partner to HimI do not ascribe anything as partner to Him. .

O Allah! I am turning to You by (means of) O Allah! I am turning to You by (means of) Your prophet Your prophet

Muhammad the Prophet of Mercy.Muhammad the Prophet of Mercy.

O Muhammad! O Muhammad! Verily, by you (i.e. as my Verily, by you (i.e. as my WASILAHWASILAH) I am ) I am

turning to your Robb (Lord) and (Who is also) my Robb turning to your Robb (Lord) and (Who is also) my Robb

(Lord) , that He be Merciful towards (me and relief me of) (Lord) , that He be Merciful towards (me and relief me of)

whatever afflicts me.”whatever afflicts me.”


REGARDING SOME CONTROVERSIES:REGARDING SOME CONTROVERSIES:

““Is it not to Allah that sincere devotion is due? But those who Is it not to Allah that sincere devotion is due? But those who

take for protectors other than Allah (say): "We only serve take for protectors other than Allah (say): "We only serve

(worship) them in order that they may bring us nearer to (worship) them in order that they may bring us nearer to

Allah.” Allah.”

((Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 3Qur’an: Zumar: 39: 3))All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))

““Is it not to Allah that sincere devotion is due? Is it not to Allah that sincere devotion is due? But those who But those who

take for protectors other than Allah take for protectors other than Allah (say): "We only serve (say): "We only serve

((worshipworship) them in order that they may bring us nearer to ) them in order that they may bring us nearer to

Allah.” Allah.”

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Some Muslims, in their eagerness to reject certain TAWASSUL

practiced by other Muslims deemed by them to be SHIRK, would

invoke this verse - which in fact are directed specifically to those

who are MUSHRIKEEN as it clearly qualified with the phrase

“those who take for protectors other than Allahwho take for protectors other than Allah” as ” as well as the well as the

phrase phrase NA’BUDUHUMNA’BUDUHUM-“-“we serve or worship themwe serve or worship them” ”



Some Some unashamedly teach unashamedly teach that this verse is also directed upon those that this verse is also directed upon those

Muslims whom they disagree with (accusing them of being similarly Muslims whom they disagree with (accusing them of being similarly

as as SHIRK SHIRK for making for making TAWASSULTAWASSUL on other things which they equate on other things which they equate

like the like the MA’BUDATMA’BUDAT of the of the KUFFAR KUFFAR). Whereas the issue not the same, ). Whereas the issue not the same,

and are still regarded as matters of and are still regarded as matters of KHILAFIYAHKHILAFIYAH amongst Muslims. amongst Muslims.

Also this is an abuse and twisted Also this is an abuse and twisted TAFSIR TAFSIR ;; a misrepresentation of the a misrepresentation of the

actual meaning in the message of al-Qur’an; maliciously imputed to actual meaning in the message of al-Qur’an; maliciously imputed to

justify act of justify act of TAKFIRTAKFIR (accusation of unbelief) upon fellow believers. (accusation of unbelief) upon fellow believers.



Also, we must remember that early Muslim Scholars amongst the Also, we must remember that early Muslim Scholars amongst the

first generation understood the term first generation understood the term AL-WASILAHAL-WASILAH as in Allah’s as in Allah’s

command for Muslims to seek the command for Muslims to seek the TAWASSULTAWASSUL ( (Qur’an: Maa-idah: Qur’an: Maa-idah:

5:355:35) , to be synonymous to “) , to be synonymous to “AL-QURBAH” AL-QURBAH” (meaning “ (meaning “to seek to seek

nearnessnearness” to Him).” to Him).



Now, this clearly distinguish the meaning clearly that it Now, this clearly distinguish the meaning clearly that it ((Qur’an: Qur’an:

Zumar: 39: 3Zumar: 39: 3) ) is referring only to the is referring only to the MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN – whose – whose

MA’BUDMA’BUD is other than Allah - for to include the Muslims would be is other than Allah - for to include the Muslims would be

contradicting Allah’s command upon us to seek contradicting Allah’s command upon us to seek WASILAHWASILAH, because , because

the the TAWASSULTAWASSUL is indeed a “ is indeed a “means to seek nearness to Allah.means to seek nearness to Allah.””

And unlike the And unlike the MUSHRIKEENMUSHRIKEEN, Muslims know that our , Muslims know that our WASILAHWASILAH is is

not our not our MA’BUD .MA’BUD .



Definitively, the verse indicated firstly that theseDefinitively, the verse indicated firstly that these MUSHRIKEEN MUSHRIKEEN

acknowledged that they are worshipping others besides Allah. acknowledged that they are worshipping others besides Allah.

This is in the phrase : “This is in the phrase : “We only serve (We only serve (NA’BUDUNA’BUDU - - worshipworship) them” ) them”

which is then followed by their justification which is then followed by their justification “in order that they “in order that they

may bring us nearer to Allah”may bring us nearer to Allah” - evidently they - evidently they did not deny did not deny their their

SHIRKSHIRK (in worship). (in worship).

To misinterpret the meaning and then hastily accusing fellowTo misinterpret the meaning and then hastily accusing fellow

MUSLIMSMUSLIMS by misapplying this verses towards them, is great by misapplying this verses towards them, is great

injustice (injustice (ZULMZULM) , that has created much enmity and confusion.) , that has created much enmity and confusion.All Rights Reserved © Zhulkeflee Hj Ismail (2015))


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REGARDING SOME CONTOVERSIES:REGARDING SOME CONTOVERSIES:

"And the places of worship are for Allah (alone): so invoke not "And the places of worship are for Allah (alone): so invoke not

((i.e. do not make Du’a; not to worshipi.e. do not make Du’a; not to worship) anyone along with ) anyone along with

Allah;” Allah;”

((Qur’an: Jinn: 72: 18Qur’an: Jinn: 72: 18))


ANOTHER


This is another verse sometimes quoted, whereby they interpret it

literally the word “ “ to meaning “ you call ” and therefore

they opined that, no other names can be mentioned or invoked , or

be called out to, in the mosque, except that of Allah.

Whereas the DU’A here in this phrase “ “ means “worship”

not merely “call or invoke” but rather, acknowledging others as

MA’BUD whereas, Muslims always assert that none other is to be

worshipped except Allah.



Moreover every Muslim knows that DU’A (supplication) is to be directed to Allah

and our understanding of the oft-repeated verses is the same:

“Thee (alone O Allah) do we worship,

and Thine aid we seek.”

(Qur’an: al-Fatehah: 1: 5)



Furthermore, Muslims know that DU’A (supplication) is the essence of

our worship and servitude to Allah and are aware of what our Prophet

said:

“DU’A (supplication) is the marrow of our ‘IBAADAH (worship)”

(Hadith reported by Bukhary)



Furthermore, Muslims know that DU’A (supplication) is the essence of

our worship and servitude to Allah and are aware of what our Prophet

said:

““AD-DU’AAD-DU’A (Supplication) is (itself) (Supplication) is (itself) HUWAL-‘IBADAH HUWAL-‘IBADAH (worship, servitude).”(worship, servitude).”

((Hadith reported by TirmidziHadith reported by Tirmidzi))


HOW THE PEOPLE OF THE BOOK USES HOW THE PEOPLE OF THE BOOK USES

OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD AS A OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD AS A

‘WASILAH’‘WASILAH’


““And when there came to them (the Jews), a Book (this Quran) And when there came to them (the Jews), a Book (this Quran)

from Allah confirming what is with them [the Taurat (Torah) from Allah confirming what is with them [the Taurat (Torah)

and the Injeel (Gospel)], although aforetime they had invoked and the Injeel (Gospel)], although aforetime they had invoked

Allah (Allah (for coming of Muhammad Peace be upon himfor coming of Muhammad Peace be upon him) in order ) in order

to gain victory over those who disbelieved, then when there to gain victory over those who disbelieved, then when there

came to them that which they had recognised, they disbelieved came to them that which they had recognised, they disbelieved

in it. So let the Curse of Allah be on the disbelievers.”in it. So let the Curse of Allah be on the disbelievers.”






Ibnu Abbas r.a. narrated that the Jewish tribe of Ibnu Abbas r.a. narrated that the Jewish tribe of KhaybarKhaybar used to make used to make

this this Du’a Du’a when the fought with neighbouring Arab tribe of when the fought with neighbouring Arab tribe of GhatafanGhatafan: :

“Verily we ask You (Allah) by the right (BI-HAQQI) of the Unlettered Prophet

promised to us (as prophesized in our scriptures) whom You will send at the

(AAKHIR-ZAMAN) end of time – that (by this as TAWASSUL) You (Allah) help us

against them (our enemies).”“Tafsir Al-Qurtubiy”





“O ye who believe! when ye go abroad in the cause of

Allah, investigate carefully, and say not to anyone

who offers you a salutation (salaam): "Thou art none

of a Believer!" Coveting the perishable goods of this

life: with Allah are profits and spoils abundant.”

(Qur’an: An-Nisa’: 4: 94)


“O ye who believe! if a wicked person comes to you with any news,

ascertain the truth, lest ye harm people unwittingly, and afterwards

become full of repentance for what ye have done.)”

(Qur’an: Hujurat: 49: 6)


“ “And obey Allah and His Messenger; and fall into no And obey Allah and His Messenger; and fall into no

disputes, lest ye lose heart and your power depart; and disputes, lest ye lose heart and your power depart; and

be patient and persevering: for Allah is with those who be patient and persevering: for Allah is with those who

patiently persevere.” patiently persevere.”

((Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 46Qur’an: Anfal: 8: 46))


“ “And pursue not that of which thou hast no knowledge; And pursue not that of which thou hast no knowledge;

for every act of hearing, or of seeing or of (feeling in) will for every act of hearing, or of seeing or of (feeling in) will

be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).”be enquired into (on the Day of Reckoning).”

((Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 36Qur’an: Isra’: 17: 36))


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DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD DU’A TAUGHT BY OUR PROPHET MUHAMMAD

ALLAA-HUM-MA - IN-NEE – A –’UU-DZU-BIKA - MIN AN - USH-RI-KA – BI-KA – SHAY-AN – WA –ANA –

A’-LAMU, WA –AS-TAGH-FIRU-KA – MI-NADZ—DZAM - BIL– LADZII - LAA – A’-LAM

“O Allah! I seek refuge with You from committing SHIRK i.e. associating

others with You, knowingly, and I seek Your forgiveness from the

committing of the sins (of SHIRK) which I do not know.”

(Hadith reported by Ahmad, Tabarani & Abu Ya’la)


IMPORTANT DU’AIMPORTANT DU’A

ALLAA-HUM-MA – ARI-NAL-HAQ-QA - HAQ-QANWAR- ZUQ-NAT - TI-BAA- ’A

WA-ARI-NAL – BAA-TWILA – BAA-TWI-LAANWAR-ZUQ-NAJ – TI –NAA - BAH

““O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true O Allah! Make us see the Truth to be true

and grant us ability to follow it.and grant us ability to follow it.

And make us see Falsehood to be false and And make us see Falsehood to be false and

grant us the ability to reject it.”grant us the ability to reject it.”


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