Remembering Allaah by repeating a single name such as “Allaah”

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Remembering Allaah by repeating a single name such as “Allaah”

Praise be to Allaah.

With regard to the ruling on the masbahah (“prayer beads”), this had already been discussed in Question no. 3009.

With regard to remembering Allaah by saying a single name such as “Allaah” repeatedly, this is not narrated in sharee’ah, and there is no proof for that from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) or from any of his companions. If it was something good they would have done it before us.

All goodness is in following those who came before us, and all evil is in the innovations of those who came later.

The Standing Committee was asked about someone who remembers Allaah by saying “Ya Lateef” repeatedly.

They replied:

That is not permissible because it was not narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). Rather it was proven that he said: “Whoever innovates something in this matter of ours (i.e., Islam) that is not part of it, will have it rejected.” According to another version: “Whoever does any action that is not part of this matter of ours will have it rejected.”

Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, 2/379

With regard to the questioner saying that they say, “Hu, Hu, Hu” – those people are adding to their bid’ah because they are calling Allaah by a word by which He did not call Himself. “Hu” is not one of the names of Allaah.

See Fataawa al-Lajnah al-Daa’imah, 2/185

And Allaah knows best.

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I think many use such names for remembering Allah (SWT). I hope it’s of use for them as well as others, insha’Allah.

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Assalaam Aleekum
Its a innovation very common in Pak. If Its used as Ibadaat
than It is not allowed. But can be used for treating illness and
black magic.

Take Care

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*Originally posted by rehman1: *
Assalaam Aleekum
Its a innovation very common in Pak. If Its used as Ibadaat
than It is not allowed. But can be used for treating illness and
black magic.

Take Care
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Rehman1 thinks that treating illness and black magic by remembering/using Allaah's name and repeating this single name such as “Allaah” again and again is not Ibadaat; its something else. Good thought.

what other member think; what is Ibaada ?--

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Originally posted by inuit: *
Rehman1 thinks that **treating illness and black magic by remembering/using Allaah's name* and repeating this single name such as “Allaah” again and again is not Ibadaat; its something else. Good thought.

what other member think; what is Ibaada ?--
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Ofcourse apne saree zindagi tu nahe karte rahuu ge naa.
and If you familiar with Sufi made up rituals , you must know
what I mean. If not, I can explain It to you in detail.

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[QUOTE]
Originally posted by inuit: *
Rehman1 thinks that **treating illness and black magic by remembering/using Allaah's name* and repeating this single name such as “Allaah” again and again is not Ibadaat; its something else. Good thought.

what other member think; what is Ibaada ?--
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Its not necessary for a Ruqia to be from Sunnah.
As long as Shirk is not involved. Ofcourse, you wouldn't understand
and refrain from It.

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Are you familiar with the concept of Dhikr.
http://www.islamic-knowledge.com/Hisn_al_Muslim/Glorifying_Allah.htm

http://www.islamic-knowledge.com/Hisn_al_Muslim/Remembrance_Morning_Evening.htm

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This is what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) made clear to one of his Companions, Abdullah ibnAmr ibn Al-`Aaas, who took to extremes in worshipping Allah, to the extent that he gave up eating, sleeping and even his conjugal right. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) warned him against that saying: “...Your eyes have a right on you, and your body and your family (i.e. wife) have a right on you. Give everyone his due right.”

Also some Companions went to the Prophet’s house to ask his wife how he used to observe acts of worship. Upon being told the details of his acts of worship they found theirs falling behind those of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). They deemed themselves falling short of the required standard of being a true believer. Besides, they saw no reason why they shouldn’t do like or even exceed him in worship, for he actually had been forgiven all his sins. Therefore, they started making vows of getting down to an extensive act of worship. One of them vowed to start observing a non-stop fasting (without breaking it at all), the other vowed to abandon his conjugal right, while the third said that he would observe supererogatory prayers for all nights without sleeping. Upon being told of this, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) gathered them and admonished them saying: “By Allah, I am more submissive to Allah and more afraid of Him than you; yet I fast and break my fast, I do sleep and I also marry women. So he who does not follow my tradition in religion, is not from me (not one of my followers).” This shows that Islam maintains moderation in everything

comment:
maybe you will understand now

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^^
You still could not understand my question. Think again

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Could you please provide with proof from Quran and Sunnah that reciting "Allah (SWT)" cures illnesses?

Thanks.

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*Originally posted by inuit: *
^^
You still could not understand my question. Think again
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Maybe If you read my signature, you will understand what I am trying to say.

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*Originally posted by Sadiyah: *
Could you please provide with proof from Quran and Sunnah that reciting "Allah (SWT)" cures illnesses?

Thanks.
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The entire book is a healing and mercy for believers. Not just this
great name.

Saheeh Muslim used by Imam Tamiya in his ruling:
Not the exact words:I have It in urdu

A tribe used to treat scorpion bite by certain wordings(probably the
word is incantation). Rasool Allah(May Allah's peace and blessing
be upon It) checked the wordings and allowed It.
There is another hadith that Roqia can used used If Its not shirk.

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[QUOTE]
*Originally posted by rehman1: *

Maybe If you read my signature, you will understand what I am trying to say.
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No, your signature is not related to, what i am saying. Please read my first post again. Thanks

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Assalam o Alaikum wa rehmatullah...

Reciting the name of ALLAH ? ....

is it bidah ---------to be called as bidah u have to prove that it is used as aibadah .....normaly sufiya use it more as a cure for heart disease then else..

proof of reciting ALLAH's name?

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O you wrapped in garments (i.e. Prophet Muhammad )!

2 Stand (to pray) all night, except a little.

3 Half of it, or a little less than that,

4 Or a little more; and recite the Qur'an (aloud) in a slow, (pleasant tone and) style .

5 Verily, We shall send down to you a weighty Word (i.e. obligations, legal laws, etc.).

6 Verily, the rising by night (for Tahajjud prayer) is very hard and most potent and good for governing (the soul), and most suitable for (understanding) the Word (of Allah).

7 Verily, there is for you by day prolonged occupation with ordinary duties,

8 And remember the Name of your Lord and devote yourself to Him with a complete devotion.

9 (He Alone is) the Lord of the east and the west, La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He). So take Him Alone as Wakil (Disposer of your affairs) .

10 And be patient (O Muhammad ) with what they say, and keep away from them in a good way.

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Allah subha wataalah in this ayah of Surah MUzammil could have used * waz kur rabbik* ---remember your Lord-------INstead used waz kur **ism-e-* rabbik* --remember the name of your lord----

Hope that clarifies thing a bit..

wasalam..

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*Here’s the Ibn Kathir’s tafsir for Surah Al-Muzzammil Verse 8: *

(And remember the Name of your Lord and (Tabattal) devote yourself to Him with complete devotion.) meaning, make much remembrance (Dhikr) of Him, devote yourself to Him and spend your time worshipping Him when you have completed your occupations and what you need from the affairs of your worldly matters. This is as Allah says,

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(So when you have finished (your occupation), devote yourself for Allah’s worship.) (94:7) meaning, when you have completed your tasks and occupations, then busy yourself in His obedience and His worship so that you will have free time for leisure. The meaning of this was said by Ibn Zayd, or close to its meaning. Ibn Abbas, Mujahid, Abu Salih, Atiyah, Ad-Dahhak and As-Suddi, all said,

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(And (Tabattal) devote yourself to Him with complete devotion.) "This means, make your worship solely for Him alone.‘’ Al-Hasan said, "Strive and devote yourself to Him.‘’ Ibn Jarir said, "A devout worshipper is called Mutabattil. An example of this is the reported Hadith that he (the Prophet ) forbade At-Tabattul, which means total devotion to worship while avoiding getting married.‘’ Allah said,

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(Lord of the east and the west; La ilaha illa Huwa. So take Him a trustee.) meaning, He is the Owner and Controller of affairs in the eastern regions and the western regions. He is the One except whom there is no deity worthy of worship. Just as you single Him out for worship, you should also single Him out for reliance. Therefore, take Him as a guardian and trustee.

http://www.tafsir.com/default.asp?sid=73&tid=55741

Could you please cite an appropriate source from Quran and authentic Sunnah that reciting “Allah, Allah, Allah” cures heart diseases?

Shukria.

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I had quoted mufti shafi -late grand mufti of pakitan from his tafseer......maaraful quran-

In quran tazkiyyah of muslims is emphasised....qad aflaha wa tazak-kah ulema believes that reciting this name makes ur heart fill with ALLAH's barai like some person doing a money changers bussiness / some student giving papers when asked * kia hal hay * they will normally give some explanation regarding thier present occupation...paper sahi nahi ho rahay ..bussiness theek nahi ho raha ....kion kay theier heart is preoccupied with these things.....to get this worldly love out of your heart and to make ur heart remember ALLAh constantly -taqwah- this dhikar is prescribed , not as an ibadah but as a ilaj

this is in my opinion not the only way of getting the state of tazkiyah.....other short way being jihad...waghairas waghaira......

and then why in surah muzammil ALLAh used this *ism e rabbik * when wadhkur rabbik could have the same effect ..this means that ( in my opinion) there is some benefit for the muslimeen for reciting the name of ALLAh subha na wataalah

wallah o aalum.....

hasil kalam ye kay ---

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Assalam Aleekum
Islam-qa.com is one of my fav Islamic website.
But more websites/books must be consulted.

take care