The Permissibility of Proclaiming Ya RASOOLALLH

Question: What is the ruling of the Ulema of Islam on the following matter?
Zaid, who is a Muslim and believes in Almighty Allah and the
Prophethood of his beloved Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam),
recites 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 As Alukash Shafaa'atu Ya Rasoolullah - "I seek
from you Shafaa'at (Intercession), O Messenger of Allah." I ask the
learned Scholars of Islam:
(1) Are such calls to the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)
permitted in Islam?
(2) What is the ruling of the Learned Scholars concerning individuals
who refer to those who call to the Prophets and Saints as Kaafirs and
Mushriks?
Please enlighten us on this. We pray that you enjoy the mercy of Allah
on the Day of Judgement. Aameen.
Answer:
Alhamudullilahi wa Kafaa Was Salaatu Was Salaamu alaa Habeebihil
Mustafa wa Aalihi Wa Ashaabihi Oolis Sidqi Was Safaa
The utterance of the above words are indeed permitted and no
personother than those who are misled would argue with it. For
reference on this matter, we shall consult the following great Jurists
of Islam andtheir books:
A. "Shifa-us-Siqaam", by Imaam Taqi'udeen Abul Hasan Subki (radi Allahu anhu),
B. "Mawaahibbe Ladunnia", by Imaam Ahmed Qastalaani (radi Allahuanhu),
being the Sharah (Commentary) of Sahih-ul-Bukhari,
C. "Sharah of the Muwaahibbe Laddunnia", by Allama Zarqaani (radi Allahu anhu),
D. "Mutaali-ul-Mussarraat" by ImaamAllama Faasi (radi Allahu anhu),
E. "Sharah of Mishkaat", by Allama Mulla Ali Qaari (radi Allahuanhu),
E. "Ashatul Lamaat", including the books,"Jazbul Quloob"and"Madaarijun
Nubuwat", by Shaikh Muhaqqiq Allama Abdul Haq Muhaddis Dehlwi (radi
Allahu anhu),
G. "Afdalul Qur'a", which is the "Sharah of Ummul Qur'a" by Imaam ibn
Hajar Makki (radi Allahu anhu).
I will now quote a Hadith, proving that it is permissible to utter the
above mentioned words.This Hadith has been certified authentic by the
following great Scholars of Islam:
A. Imaam Nisaai (radi Allahu anhu),
B. Imaam Tirmidhi (radi Allahu anhu),
C. Imaam ibn Maaja (radiAllahu anhu),
D. Imaam Haakim (radi Allahu anhu),
E. Imaam Baihaqi (radi Allahu anhu),
F. Imaam ibn Hazeema (radi Allahu anhu),
G. Imaam Abul Qasim Tabraani (radi Allahu anhu),
H. Imaam Manzari (radi Allahu anhu),
I. Imaam Muslim (radi Allahu anhu),
J. Imaam Bukhari (radi Allahu anhu).
(1) All the above mentioned Scholars of Ahadith, narrate on the
authority of Hazrat Uthman bin Haneef (radiAllahu anhu), that a Sahabi
who was blind bybirth 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 MuhammadinNabiyyir rahmati Ya Muhammadu Inni Ata Wajjahu
Bika ila Rabbi FiHaajati 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 thatit may be bestowed.
O Allah, accept the Prophet's intercession for me."
(2) Imaam Tabraani (radiAllahu anhu), in his"Muhjam" records the
following incident:
A person in dire need visited Ameerul Mu'mineen Hazrat Uthman Ghani
(radi Allahanhu). The Caliph was busy with some other work and he did
not attend to his need. Thereafter, the person went to Hazrat Uthman
bin Haneef (radi Allahu anhu) and complained about the matter. Hazrat
Uthman bin Haneef (radiAllahu anhu) ordered the man to perform the
Wudhu (ablution), enter the musjid and to offer two Rakaats of Nafil
Salaah. He was then to recite the following Du'a:Allahumma Inni As
Aluka Wa Ata Wajjahu Ilaika Binabiyina Nabiyyir rahmati Ya Muhammadu
Inni Ata Wajjahu Bika ila Rabbi Fayadiha Haajati wa tazkuru haajataka
wa ruh illaya hatta arooha
ma'aka. "O Allah, I beg ofyou and I seek your assistance, with the
Wasila (Medium) of your beloved Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam)
who is the Prophet of Mercy. O Muhammad! I turn to Allah with your
Wasila so that my needs be fulfilled."
Thereafter, he was told to mention his need. On completion, he was
told to visit Hazrat Uthman bin Haneef (radi Allahu anhu), so that
both could visit the august court of Hazrat Uthman Ghani (radi Allahu
anhu).When he presented himself in front of the great Caliph, he was
not only shown great respect, but his need and wish were also
immediately granted. The Caliph, then addressing the man stated: "In
future if you require any favour, come immediately to me."
After they had left the court of the great Caliph,the man thanked
Hazrat Uthman bin Haneef (radiAllahu anhu) for mentioning him to the
Caliph, the latter clearly stated that he had not even approached the
Caliph. He then stated:"By Allah, I saw the Holy Prophet (sallallaahu
alaihi wasallam) teaching the very same Du'a to a blind man.
Miraculously, the blind man then approached usbefore we could even
complete our conversation, and it appeared as if he had never been
blind."
Imaam Tabraani and Imaam Munzari (radi Allahu anhuma) have both stated
that this Hadith is authentic.
(3) Imaam Bukhari (radi Allahu anhu) in his"Kitaabul Adaabul Mufrad",
Imaam Ibnus Sinni and Imaam ibn Bashkool (radi Allahu anhuma) have
recorded that, Hazrat Abdullah IbnOmar (radi Allahu anhu) once
suffered from a cramp. Someone advisedhim 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.
(4) Imaam Nawawi (radi Allahu anhu) in his commentary of the Sahih
Muslim, including in his book, "Kitaabul Azkaar", records that some
individuals were sitting in the company ofHazrat Abdullah ibn Abbas
(radi Allahu anhu),when suddenly one of them suffered from cramps. The
great companion advised the man to remember the person whom he loved
the most. The man proclaimed, "Ya Muhammadah." He was immediately
cured. There are in fact many Ashbaab who narrate incidents of similar
incident.
(5) Substantiating this, Allama Shahaab KhafaajiMisri (radi Allahu
anhu) states in his "Naseem-ur Riyaaz" a commentary ofthe "Shifa" by
Imaam Qaadi Ayaaz (radi Allahu anhu), that it is an established
practice of the people of Medina Shareef to proclaim "Ya Muhammadah"
in times of difficulty and anxiety.
(6) Hazrat Bilal bin Al Haarith Muzani (radi Allahu anhu) states: A
drought which was known as "Aamur Ramadah" once occurred during the
Caliphate of Hazrat UmarAl 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 ofthe 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.
(7) 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."
(8) This was also confirmed by Imam Hasheem bin Jameel Az Zaaki (radi
Allahu anhu) who was among the great Ulema and Muhadditheen of the
time states: "I saw him (ie, Hazrat Abdur Rahman Masoodi) place a long
hat on his head, with the words inscribed, 'Muhammad, Ya Mansoor'."
(9) It is recorded in the Fatawa of Hazrat Imaam,Shaikul Islam,
Shahaab Ramli Ansaari whether it was permissible for the people to
invoke the names of Prophets, Saints and Ulema in times of difficulty
as theynormally did. The great scholar replied:"Undoubtedly it is
permissible to seek the assistance of great Prophets, Saints and
Ulema. They do in fact assist, even after they have departed from this
world."
(10) Imaam Allama Khairudeen Ramli (radi Allahu anhu), the illustrious
teacher of the scholar who has written the authentic book on Islamic
Jurisprudence,"Durre Mukhtaar", states in his "Fatawa Khayria":"People
who proclaim, Ya Sheikh Abdul Qaadir (are merely emulating) acall,
what, therefore, is the reason for it, not to be
permissible?"
(11) Sayyidi Jamal bin Abdullah bin Omar Makki(radi Allahu anhu), in
his Fatawa states that he was questioned about those people who
proclaim in times of difficulty, "Ya Rasoolullah, Ya Ali, Ya Sheikh
Abdul Qaadir" as to these proclamations being permissible in Islam.
The great scholar replied: "Yes, these proclamations are permissible,
to call to them is permissible including using their names as Wasilas.
This is permissible in the light of the Shari'ah. Such an act is
desirable and approved. Only those individuals who are stubborn and
arrogant would oppose or question this reality, andthey certainly are
unfortunate and deprived of the Barakaat(blessing) of the Awliya
Allah."
(12) 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
Kingbecame 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, whom herself
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 groupof Angels. When it
was inquired as to how they had survived they replied: "When you saw
us being thrown into theboiling 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 is to highlighthow 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?
Very clearly 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, andthe two Shuhada were
actually given permission to attend themarriage of their younger
brother accompanied by a groupof Angels.
Where are those personswho proclaim that it is Haraam to call on great
Prophets and Saints for assistance? If they firmly believe that it is
Haraam,why have the great scholars clarified this action (of calling
to Prophet's and Saints) as permissible and extremely beneficial?
(13) Huzoor Pur-Noor, Sayiddina Ghous-e-A'zam (radi Allahu anhu),
states: "If a person in distress or hardships calls out to me, his
hardship will be eradicated. If a person uses my name as his Wasila
(medium) and pleads to Allah, his need will be fulfilled."
The great Saint then goes on to describe a Salaah, which can be
extremely beneficial. He states: "A person should perform two Rakaats
of Salaah, in every Rakaat he should recite eleven times the Sura
Faatiha and thereafter Sura Ikhlaas eleven times. After completing the
Salaah, he should recite the Durood and Salaam upon the Holy Prophet
(sallal laahu alaihi wasallam), then remembering me he should proceed
eleven steps towards the direction of Baghdad invoking my name in
every step, including mentioning his need and wish. In this
manner(Allah willing) his need and wish will be granted."
(14) The above-mentioned medicant hasbeen described and mentioned by
scholars such as, Imaam Abul Hasan Ali bin Jareer, Imaam Abdullah bin
Asad Yafa'ee Makki, Shaikh Mulla Ali Qaari, Moulana Abul Ma'aali
Mohammed Muslimi Qaderi and Shaikh-e-Muhaqqiq Moulana Abdul Haq
Muhaddis Dehlwi (radi Allahu anhum) in their treaties,"Bahjatul
Asraar","Khulaasatul Mafaakhir","Nuzhatul Khaatir","Toh'fa'ee Qaderia"
and"Zubdatul Aasaar", among others. One should also remember that the
great Ulema andSaints attribute extreme authenticity to the mentioned
article.
A point to mention about Imam Abul Hasan Noorudeen Ali (radi Allahu
anhu), the author of "Bahjatul Asraar", is that aside from being a
great Sufi, he was also considered to be a great Imaam of Qiraat. It
is reported that he received his spiritual training under the guidance
of Hazrat Sayyidi Abu Swaleh Nasr (radi Allahu anhu), the great
grandson of HazratGhousal Azam (radi Allahu anhu).
Describing the greatnessand stature of the book,"Bahjatul Asraar",
HazratAbdul Haq Muhaddis (radi Allahu anhu) in his book, "Zubdatul
Aasaar",states that the book is indeed considered to be extremely
authentic and factual in the eyes of thedistinguished and esteemed
Ulema and Saints. The book has alsobeen used as a referenceon many
occasions.

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