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Dear Brother Burhan
What is the background of Salat-e-Nariya and can it be used to combat Black magic to protect oneself from its evil effects
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Prayer of nariya

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

Your Question: What is the background of Salat-e-Nariya

Dear and beloved brother, to the best of our knowledge there is absolutely no evidence in the Quran or the authentic and established Sunnah regarding a prayer called ‘Salat-e-Nariya’!

There is absolutely no evidence in the authentic and established Sunnah that the Messenger of Allah (saws) ever termed a prayer as the ‘salat-e-Nariya’, nor is there any evidence whatsoever that the Messenger of Allah (saws) ever performed such a prayer or endorsed the performing of such a prayer; and when a rite of worship is not specifically endorsed by Allah Messenger (saws), it should be evident that this rite must have been innovated, invented, or started by someone after the death of the Messenger of Allah (saws) and thus it would hold absolutely no importance or significance or merit in the pure and perfect deen of Islam.

Aisha narrated that the Messenger of Allah (saws) said: ‘If somebody innovates something which is not present in our religion, then that thing will be rejected.’

Related by Bukhari.

Sunan of Abu-Dawood Hadith 4515 Narrated by Ali ibn AbuTalib

That the Prophet of Allah (saws) said: “If anyone introduces an innovation (in religion), he will be responsible for it. If anyone introduces an innovation or gives shelter to a man who introduces an innovation (in religion), he is cursed by Allah, by His Angels, and by all the people.”

Sahih Muslim Hadith 1885 Narrated by Jabir ibn Abdullah

That the Prophet of Allah (saws) said in a sermon: “The best speech is that which is embodied in the Book of Allah, the Al Quran; and the best guidance is the guidance given by me, Mohamed (saws). The most evil affairs are the innovations, and every innovation is an error.”

Your Question: ….can it be used to combat Black magic to protect oneself from its evil effects
The answer on how to protect oneself from the effects of ‘magic’ is attached from our archives.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

Burhan