Is it Permissible to Make Supplication in Rukoo’ in Salaah?

Shaykh al-Albaanee (may Allaah have mercy on him) wrote: He (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) used to forbid recitation of the Qur’aan in rukoo’ and sujood.” Further, he used to say, ‘Verily, I have indeed been forbidden from reciting the Qur’aan in rukoo’ and sujood. In the rukoo’, therefore, glorify the Lord therein; as for the sujood, exert yourselves in supplication in it, for it is most likely that you will be answered.”

Shaykh Muhammad bin ‘Umar Saalim Baazmool commented: … It is not permissible for a Muslim to recite the Qur’aan in rukoo’ or in sujood. [However], is it permissible to invoke Allaah in rukoo and sujood with the supplication mentioned in the Noble Qur’aan? Response: Yes, it is permissible on the condition that a Muslim should not intend the recitation of an Aayah with this. Rather, he should only take the aayaat of supplications that are mentioned in it, and supplicate with them in rukoo’ or sujood. If he does this, he would not be included in the prohibition, because he would not be considered one reciting the Glorious Qur’aan with this. It is established in the hadeeth [from ‘Aa’ishah] that the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) used to say in his rukoo’: “How Perfect You are O Allaah, and Praises are for You. O Allaah forgive me.”

As for the saying of the Prophet (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam): “As for the sujood, exert yourselves in supplication in it, for it is most likely that you will be answered”, the meaning is that a person should endevour to make a lot of supplication in sujood, because sujood is among the places of acceptance of supplication in Salaah. Therefore, a Muslim should supplicate in Salaah in sujood if he wishes or in rukoo’ if he wishes… This hadeeth does not mean that it is not permissible to make supplication in other than sujood position. Earlier, Aa’ishah related that he (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam) used to supplicate in his rukoo’ saying: “How Perfect You are O Allaah, and Praises are for You. O Allaah forgive me.” This is du’aa... Hence, the meaning of the saying of the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam): “As for the sujood, exert yourselves in supplication in it…” is that the best place to make supplication in Salaah is in sujood.

Source: See Sharh Kitaabi Sifati Salaah, p. 245 by Shaykh Muhammad bin ‘Umar Saalim Baazmool

When Death Approaches the Righteous

Mu’aawiyah bin Abee Sufyaan

Mu’aawiyah (may Allaah be pleased with him) stayed as an Amir in Syria for twenty years and another twenty years as the caliph of the Muslims. He moved from one position of authority to the other. When he was about dying, he said: “Make me sit.” And he was made to sit.

He started remembering Allaah and then wept, saying: “Today, O Mu’aawiyah, you have come to remember Your Lord after feebleness and ruin.”

He cried and said: “O Lord! O Lord! Have mercy on an aged sinner with a sinful heart, lessen the fault, forgive the errors and bestow your forbearance upon one who does not have hope in other than You nor trust anyone besides You.[1]” Then, his soul departed. May Allah be pleased with him. 

Bilaal bin Rabaah

When death descended upon Bilaal, his wife said: “I am grieved.” So, he removed the coverings on his face while in agony of death and said: “Rather, you should say: “I am delighted. Tomorrow, I shall meet the dearest ones: Muhammad and his companions.[2]”

‘Aamir bin Abdullah bin az-Zubayr

As for Aamir bin Abdullah bin az-Zubayr, he was on the death bed counting the breath of life while his family members were around him weeping. During his last moments, he heard the caller to prayer pronouncing the Adhaan for the Maghrib prayer. This was at a time his soul was rattled in his throat; his agony of death increased and worry became great. When he heard the call to prayer, he said to those around him: “Hold me on my hand.”

They asked. “Where are you going to?” He said. “To the mosque.” They said, “While you are in this situation?” He said. “Subhaanallah (Glorious is Allah)! I can hear the call to prayer, why won’t I respond to it.” So they carried him and placed him between two men. He prayed one rak’ah with the Imaam and he passed away in his prostration…[3]”

Yes, he died while in prostration… whosoever establishes the prayer and remains patient over the obedience of his Guardian. He makes him end up with His pleasure.

Abdur-Rahmaan bin al-Aswad

When Abdur-Rahmaan bin al-Aswad was on the throes of death, he wept. Then it was said to him: “What makes you weep, while you are such and such – in regard to worship, humility, piety and submissiveness.” So he said, By Allah, I am weeping, feeling sorrowful about (having to leave) my Salaah and fasting.”

Thereafter, he recited the Qur’an till he died.[4]”

Abdul-Malik bin Marwaan

As for Abdul-Malik bin Marwaan, it is reported that when he was about dying, anguish enveloped him and life was constricted on him. So he ordered that the window of his room be opened, and it was opened. He then turned and saw a poor washer man in his shop. Abdul-Malik wept and said: ‘Woe unto me, would that I was a washer man! Woe unto me! I wish I was a carpenter. Woe unto me, I wish I was a carrier. Woe unto me, I wish I was never in-charge of any of the affairs of the believers.”[5] Then he died…

Source: Journey To The Heavens by Dr. Muhammad bin Abdir-Rahmaan al-‘Areefee, p. 44-49. Translated by Abdus-Samee’ Abdus-Salaam. Edited by Abu Naasir Ibrahim Abdur-Rauf

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[1] This last supplication has been cited by Imaam Adh-Dhahabee (may Allah shower blessings on him) in Siyar A’laam An-Nubalaa (3/160). – Editor’s Note

[2] Siyar A’laam An-Nubalaa (1/359). – Editor’s Note

[3] The story is cited by Imaam Adh-Dhahabee (may Allah be pleased with him) in Siyar A’laam An-Nubalaa (9/253) – Editor’s Note.

[4] The story is cited by Imaam Adh-Dhahabee (rahimahullaah) in Siyar An-Nubalaa (5/12) – Editor’s Note

[5] See al-Bidaayah wan-Nihaayah (5/190)     

From the Humility of Shaykh Bin Baaz (rahimahullaah)

Shaykh Muhammad Moosaa al-Moosaa narrated:

One of the forms of his humility is that he used to be humble to one who is below him in knowledge even if the person is among his students. One of the examples of such is what occurred in the year 1386 H. He came from Madeenah to Riyadh and delivered a lecture at Daar al-‘Ilm. When he finished the lecture, questions were directed to him. However, his Eminence turned to one of the students of knowledge who was one of his students and said: Please, answer the question.’ But the man refused.

Another example of his humility is that he does not lead people in prayer whenever he offers prayer in a masjid that has a raatib Imaam even if the Imaam insists that he should do so. In addition, he does not refrain from saying I don’t know. He used to say this a lot whenever he was asked a question and he does not know the response regardless of whether it is in a private or public gathering or in lectures or mosques or in radio broadcast.

In the year 1402 H when the Shaykh was teaching in Haram, he was asked: Is a female child similar to a male child with regard to shaving her hair, weighing it and giving out the silver weight of it in charity? He – may Allaah have mercy on him – said: ‘I do not know. Ask my brothers who are students of knowledge. They will inform you Allaah willing.

Source: Extracted from Jawaanib min Seerah al-Imaam ‘Abdul-‘Azeez bin Baaz, p. 132-141

A Prosperous Person Does Not Make People’s Fault His Fruit

Imaam Ibn Qayyim (may Allaah have mercy on him) stated: 

Among the people are those whose instincts are like that of the pig; it would come across good things without bothering about it, but if a person rises from his excrement, it feeds on it! This applies to many people, they would hear from and see good qualities in you many times more than your frailties, but they will never recall them nor relate them; they will not find it suitable.

But if they notice an error or a mistaken statement, they would have attained their goal and gotten what suits them; they make it a fruit and pass it on!

Madaarij as-Saalikeen bayna Manaazil (Iyyaaka Na‘bud wa Iyyaaka Nasta‘een)